- Vendor Management
- Cost Reduction
- Contract Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Sourcing
- Compliance Management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Communication
Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices
Completed by Axel Blanchin
April 25, 2025
2 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Describe the purchasing process and its strategic importance to organizations.
Identify techniques for effective supplier evaluation, selection, and management.
Identify techniques for effective supplier evaluation, selection, and management.
Apply knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management to real-world scenarios
Skills you will gain
