Strategic Sourcing
Completed by Shannon Swinford
February 4, 2026
5 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Learn and understand the various steps in a "proven" 7-step Strategic Sourcing Process
Be able to discuss why it is important for the procurement department, your stakeholders and why one should follow a strategic sourcing process
Skills you will gain
- Category: Request for Proposal
- Category: Bidding
- Category: Strategic Partnership
- Category: Supply Management
- Category: Strategic Sourcing
- Category: Case Studies
- Category: Plan Execution
- Category: Supplier Performance Management
- Category: Competitive Analysis
- Category: Supplier Relationship Management
- Category: Vendor Relationship Management
- Category: Supplier Management
