ENAE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
CENTRO ADSCRITO A LA UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA Y A LA UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE CARTAGENA
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PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

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In a rapidly evolving global economy, effective procurement and purchasing management are essential for maintaining cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and business sustainability. This course provides a comprehensive approach to strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and risk management, equipping professionals with the necessary skills to optimize procurement processes.

Participants will explore modern procurement strategies, including digital procurement, sustainable sourcing, and supplier collaboration models. The course also covers the latest technologies in procurement, such as AI-driven analytics, e-procurement platforms, and blockchain for supply chain transparency.

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Fundamentals of Procurement and Purchasing

  • The role of procurement in business strategy and supply chain management.
  • Key concepts: strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier selection.
  • Procurement processes: RFQ, RFP, and supplier bidding strategies.

Supplier Relationship and Contract Management

  • Evaluating and selecting reliable suppliers based on performance metrics.
  • Contract negotiation techniques: legal considerations and risk mitigation.
  • Implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for long-term value creation.

Digital Procurement and Emerging Technologies

  • The impact of AI, automation, and blockchain in procurement operations.
  • E-procurement platforms: advantages and implementation strategies.
  • Data-driven procurement: predictive analytics and demand forecasting.

Sustainable and Risk-Resilient Procurement Strategies

  • Ethical and sustainable procurement: ESG principles in supply chain sourcing.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation in procurement decision-making.
  • Case studies on successful procurement models in global enterprises.
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Our exclusive “Learn by doing” method, allows our staff to track student progress more effectively which help them to identify a student's strengths, weaknesses and requirements. Better communication takes place through our hybrid learning methodology, as students can use our different digital platforms to connect and stay in touch with teachers and peers.

If you prefer, you can contact our advisor Arantxa García.
You can do this by calling +34 968456793
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