This Course includes basic information on procurement, Importance of the procurement organization and its’ role in the organization, cost vs. value, processes such as the use of RFQ, RFP, RFX, Differences between direct and indirect procurement, and Stakeholder management
Procurement Basics
Procurement Basics
This course is part of Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization
Instructor: Don Klock
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You will learn some basic definitions and discover why procurement is important to the firm
GI've you a "basic" flow of procurement processes
Learn the difference between Directs and Indirects
10 Key Ways to improve stakeholder (internal customers) management
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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Good course to deliver concepts and widen the horizons when it comes to stakeholders management.
MK
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
A good course. It can be improved more by adding more assignments along with the reading materials as this will help to link more with the theoretical knowledge.
MH
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Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Overall, I found the course to be incredibly beneficial, and I'm confident that the knowledge and skills gained will positively impact my performance in procurement-related tasks.
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