Training on Strategic Sourcing: The Optimum Approach to Buying
Drive procurement success with training on strategic sourcing, market intelligence, and supplier partnerships.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This 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
What you'll walk away with
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.
What we cover, module by module
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
Where the change lands
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
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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