Strategic Sourcing (SCM 304)
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SCM 304 – STRATEGIC SOURCING
Module Objective
To develop advanced skills in designing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, quality, supplier performance and organizational value.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Conduct strategic sourcing analysis.
2. Segment procurement categories.
3. Analyse supplier markets.
4. Conduct spend analysis.
5. Develop sourcing strategies.
6. Evaluate sourcing options.
7. Apply total cost of ownership.
8. Develop supplier selection criteria.
9. Manage strategic sourcing projects.
10. Evaluate sourcing outcomes.
Module Content
1. Strategic sourcing
2. Spend analysis
3. Category analysis
4. Supplier market analysis
5. Supply market intelligence
6. Make-or-buy analysis
7. Supplier segmentation
8. Sourcing options
9. Total cost of ownership
10. Competitive sourcing
11. Strategic negotiations
12. Supplier evaluation
13. Sourcing risk
14. Dual sourcing
15. Single sourcing
16. Multi-sourcing
17. Local sourcing
18. International sourcing
19. Sourcing performance
20. Strategic sourcing case studies
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education