In­ter­na­tion­al Sourcing & Stra­tegic Pro­cure­ment

Course content

The course International Sourcing and Strategic Procurement provides a comprehensive understanding of the roles and processes of procurement, emphasizing how procurement creates value and aligns with organizational strategy. The course explores key procurement processes, including category sourcing, sourcing strategies, and contract management, while also addressing critical skills such as negotiation and supplier relationship management. Topics such as innovation sourcing, sustainable procurement, and enablers of procurement performance—covering organizing procurement, procurement systems, and managing procurement performance—are examined to highlight their importance in modern procurement practices. Finally, the course integrates theoretical and practical insights through a case analysis chosen by the students, requiring them to apply the course curriculum to real-world scenarios and present the outcomes of their analysis. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of strategic procurement in an international context.