Strategic Sourcing

Reduce supply costs and optimize your supplier base through a strategic purchasing approach.

18/09/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

ORARI

11/09/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Directions

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course

Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.

Who is it for?

For those who manage suppliers and purchasing strategies

Purchasing Managers
Purchasing Directors
Buyers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.

What you will learn

Methods and tools to develop an effective purchasing strategy

You will be able to apply lean procurement principles to purchasing
You will be able to classify suppliers and product categories
You will be able to use the Kraljic matrix to support sourcing decisions
You will be able to analyze the supply market
You will be able to define purchasing strategies consistent with business objectives
You will be able to manage and develop the target supplier panel

Program

Strategy and advanced management of the supplier base

Module 1 Lean Procurement

Introduction to Lean Thinking principles and operational tools for their concrete application to purchasing processes.

Module 2 Application of Lean Thinking to Purchasing

In-depth study of methodologies that increase the efficiency of the purchasing function and reduce waste.

Module 3 Classification of Purchases

Definition of product categories and coding logic to support purchasing management.

Module 4 Selection of Product Categories

Analysis of the Kraljic matrix and the variables influencing the complexity of the supply market and the strategic importance of purchased goods.

Module 5 Analysis of the Current State of the Supply Base

Use of tools and criteria to evaluate existing suppliers, performance, and organization of the supplier base.

Module 6 Analysis of Market Opportunities

Identification of new opportunities in the supply market and evaluation of possible strategic alternatives.

Module 7 Definition of Purchasing Strategy and Target Panel Management

Construction of the sourcing strategy, monitoring of progress, and management of the target supplier panel.

Module 8 Exercises and operational simulations

Practical application of concepts through learning by doing activities, simulations, and business cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is the course useful for those who manage suppliers?

Yes, the course provides methodologies to evaluate, streamline, and develop the supplier base.

Will the Kraljic matrix be explored in depth?

Yes, the course covers the Kraljic matrix and its use in defining purchasing strategies.

Will cost reduction be discussed?

Yes, one of the course objectives is to provide tools for reducing supply costs through strategic sourcing.

Are there practical activities included?

Yes, the program includes exercises and application simulations.

Request information

Do you want to optimize your supplier base?

Contact us to receive the complete course program and discover how to develop a more effective, sustainable, and cost-reduced sourcing strategy.

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Strategic Sourcing

18/09/2026

8 hours

9 – 6

11/09/2026

Hybrid

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

For those who manage suppliers and purchasing strategies

Prerequisites

Methods and tools to develop an effective purchasing strategy

Strategy and advanced management of the supplier base

FAQ

Do you want to optimize your supplier base?

Deepen your knowledge of procurement, cost management, and supplier management

Financial Statement Analysis and Supplier Investments

Supplier Audit

Breakdown Analysis

Purchasing Manager

Supply Chain Contracting

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