What You'll Learn
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips procurement and supply chain professionals with strategies and tools to achieve cost savings, supplier value, and long-term competitive advantage. It emphasizes how strategic sourcing goes beyond transactional buying to optimize supplier relationships, leverage market intelligence, and align procurement with organizational strategy. Case studies and practical exercises will reinforce real-world applications.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Procurement and supply chain professionals
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Purchasing managers and officers
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Contract and vendor management staff
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Finance, operations, and project managers involved in procurement decisions
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Executives aiming to strengthen procurement strategy
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Reduced procurement costs through effective sourcing strategies
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Improved supplier performance and partnerships
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Stronger alignment between sourcing and organizational objectives
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Enhanced risk management in procurement processes
Individual Impact
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Ability to apply structured strategic sourcing approaches
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Stronger negotiation and supplier evaluation skills
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Improved use of data and market intelligence in sourcing decisions
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Increased confidence in managing sourcing projects end-to-end
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand strategic sourcing principles and their benefits.
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Analyze sourcing needs using market intelligence and spend analysis.
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Evaluate, select, and negotiate with suppliers effectively.
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Apply tools for optimizing sourcing decisions.
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Implement sourcing strategies that deliver value and sustainability.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Strategic Sourcing
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What is strategic sourcing vs. traditional procurement
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Key drivers of sourcing effectiveness
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Case study: Successful global sourcing strategy
Module 2: Spend Analysis and Market Intelligence
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Techniques for spend categorization and analysis
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Gathering and applying supplier market intelligence
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Practical: Conducting a sourcing spend analysis
Module 3: Supplier Evaluation and Selection
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Developing supplier selection criteria
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Tools for supplier evaluation (scorecards, weighted models)
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Case study: Supplier evaluation in a competitive market
Module 4: Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management
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Best practices in supplier negotiations
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Building collaborative supplier partnerships
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Practical: Role-play negotiation exercise
Module 5: Implementing and Sustaining Strategic Sourcing
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Integrating sourcing strategies into organizational goals
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Measuring sourcing success (KPIs and metrics)
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Case study: Implementing sustainable sourcing in a large organization
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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