Video Training →The 4 Steps to Agile Procurement

A procurement guide to planning & requirements, request for proposal, selection & negotiations, and supplier governance.
What you'll learn
Understanding the 4 Steps to Agile Procurement
How to Define Business Requirements and Planning
Understanding the Competitive Bid Process
Managing an RFP (Request for Proposal)
Developing a Negotiation Strategy
How to Negotiate with Suppliers
Understanding the Supplier Governance Framework
Managing Suppliers
Managing Contracts
Requirements
This course is intended for all levels of experience.
Learners who have a basic understanding of procurement or working with suppliers will find this course especially helpful.
Description
This program immerses the learner into the 4 Steps to Agile Procurement. Designed by 35-year veteran and noted Procurement and Supply Chain expert; Jill Button, this program gives you an in-depth understanding of the 4 Steps to Agile Procurement exploring what is "Agile Procurement" and the "Must Do vs. Nice to Do".​ These 4 steps include: Step 1 - Planning & requirementsStep 2 - Request for proposalStep 3 - Selection & negotiationsStep 4 - Supplier governanceBy the end of this session, you will be able to:​Define Agile Procurement. Requirements & Planning, The Competitive Bid Process, Negotiation and Supplier Governance​Explain Why not all initiatives are the same, and what you Must Do vs. what is simply a Nice to Do. ​Apply knowledge to positively influence your business strategy, build long-term, trusting relationships and SAVE money.This course was designed for individuals who are interested in or may be responsible for the procurement of goods and or services in a business environment​. This may include, but is not limited to: Buyers, Procurement Analyst, Contract Managers, Supplier Managers, Business Leaders, Finance Analysts, and Business Analysts.About your instructor:Jill Button ​President & CEO​ProcurePro Consulting​​Jill is an Entrepreneur, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain executive, with over thirty five plus years of business, technology and leadership experience working for companies including; Shaw Communications, Rogers Communications, CIBC, Manulife Financial, IBM and GE. Jill was honoured to be named by Supply Chain Canada as​​"100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply ChainTM" ​​Jill was recognized as a "Trailblazer, Women Leaders 2021". In 2020, Jill was recognized by: CIOLook Magazine as one of the "10 Most Innovative CEO's Revamping The Future" and by The Top 100 Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Canadian Professionals 2020"".​​Jill is a published author of "How Not To Get Screwed By Your Suppliers & Save Millions!". She is also a frequent speaker at industry, entrepreneur and women events. ​​Jill is currently the Board President, Girls Inc. Durham, and has experience on many charitable committees including; Fundraising Committee, Advocacy Committee, Marketing Committee. She also led the sourcing and implementation of their Donor Management system. ​
Who this course is for
Those interested in the procurement process.
Beginners in the procurement field.
Individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and or services in a business environment​.
Business analysts, managers, directors, vice presidents.​
Small and medium size business owners and leaders.
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