This Course includes basic information on procurement, Importance of the procurement organization and its’ role in the organization, cost vs. value, processes such as the use of RFQ, RFP, RFX, Differences between direct and indirect procurement, and Stakeholder management
Procurement Basics
Procurement Basics
This course is part of Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization
Instructor: Don Klock
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You will learn some basic definitions and discover why procurement is important to the firm
GI've you a "basic" flow of procurement processes
Learn the difference between Directs and Indirects
10 Key Ways to improve stakeholder (internal customers) management
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This course is part of the Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
Good course to deliver concepts and widen the horizons when it comes to stakeholders management.
NE
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
very rich and detailed with procurement information. Kudos to him or her or those who put this together. Keep up the good work.
AF
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2022
Explanation were clear and concise. Reading material reinforced the videos well and was easy to read.
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