Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to strategic sourcing and have fun doing it? Join us for an exciting, interactive session that will demystify this critical component of public procurement. Through practical, streamlined approaches, you'll learn how to seamlessly integrate strategic sourcing into your existing workflows. We will refresh your solicitation knowledge and cover everything from building high-performance teams to leveraging data analytics. Participate in a hands-on exercise, engage in lively discussions, and learn from real-world case studies. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to procurement, this session promises to equip you with actionable insights and tools to enhance your strategic sourcing processes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and transform your procurement practices!
Learning Outcomes:
Identify and Apply Optimal Solicitation Methods: Participants will be able to determine the most suitable solicitation type (RFP, IFB, RFQ, etc.) and method based on project parameters, controlling factors, and key contextual elements discussed during the session;
Streamline Strategic Sourcing Processes: Participants will learn and apply techniques, such as Lean methodology and automation, to simplify and standardize strategic sourcing processes within their organizations;
Enhance Team Performance and Communication: Participants will be able to implement strategies for building high-performance teams, improving stakeholder communication, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their procurement functions;
Optimize Efficiency and Risk Management: Participants will learn to implement data-driven strategies for increasing operational efficiency, achieving cost savings, and enhancing compliance and risk management in their strategic sourcing processes; and
Cultivate Stakeholder and Supplier Relationships: Attendees will review and discuss skills to improve supplier relationships and increase stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication techniques, performance metrics, and collaborative approaches in strategic sourcing.