Professional Certificate in Procurement and Purchasing

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1 - Introduction

1 - Onboarding to learning process.mp4

03:27

2 - Procurement and Purchasing

2 - Introduction.mp4

14:53

3 - Planning.mp4

10:05

4 - Procurement Processes.mp4

12:03

5 - Procedure of Procurement.mp4

17:02

6 - Focuses of work.mp4

06:49

3 - Interactive Part Next Steps and Answers to Questions

7 - Interactive Part.mp4

01:28

8 - Congratulations with course finishing.mp4

01:26

Description

Professional Certificate in Procurement and Purchasing by MTF Institute

What You'll Learn?

Introduction to Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chains
Planning
Procurement Processes
Procedure of Procurement
Focuses of work

Who is this for?

No special requirements. A course for anyone who wants to build career in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chains

Procurement: The overarching process of acquiring goods and services that a company needs for its operations. It goes beyond simply buying things; procurement covers: Identifying needs Finding suppliers Negotiating contracts Ordering Receiving goods/services Payment processing Managing supplier relationships

Sourcing: A strategic part of procurement. It focuses on: Researching the market to find potential suppliers Evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, sustainability, and risk factors Selecting the best suppliers for the business's specific needs

Why is Learning Procurement and Sourcing Important for Companies and Managers? Cost Savings: Effective procurement and sourcing finds the best value for money. This directly impacts the company's bottom line. Efficiency: Streamlined processes in procurement avoid delays and bottlenecks in a company's operations. Risk Mitigation: Thorough sourcing helps identify potential risks (like supply disruptions) and proactively manage them. Competitive Advantage: Strong supplier relationships and access to quality materials or services can give companies an edge in the market. Innovation: Sourcing can help uncover new technologies, materials, or processes that boost a company's offerings.

What You Need to Know?

For a better learning experience, we suggest you to use a laptop / mobile phone / pen and paper for taking notes, highlighting important points, and making summaries to reinforce your learning.

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Welcome to course Professional Certificate in Procurement and Purchasing by MTF Institute

Course video lessons equal to course Professional Diploma in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chains
with difference in articles

Course provided by MTF Institute of Management, Technology and Finance
MTF is the global educational and research institute with HQ at Lisbon, Portugal, focused on business & professional hybrid (on-campus and online) education at areas: Business & Administration, Science & Technology, Banking & Finance.
MTF R&D center focused on research activities at areas: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Big Data, WEB3, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets, Metaverses, Digital Transformation, Fintech, Electronic Commerce, Internet of Things.
MTF is the official partner of: IBM, Intel, Microsoft, member of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and resident of the incubator "The Fintech House of Portugal".
MTF is present in 208 countries and has been chosen by more than 400 000 students.

What are Procurement and Sourcing?
Procurement: The overarching process of acquiring goods and services that a company needs for its operations. It goes beyond simply buying things; procurement covers:
Identifying needs
Finding suppliers
Negotiating contracts
Ordering
Receiving goods/services
Payment processing
Managing supplier relationships

Sourcing:Â A strategic part of procurement. It focuses on:
Researching the market to find potential suppliers
Evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, sustainability, and risk factors
Selecting the best suppliers for the business's specific needs

Why is Learning Procurement and Sourcing Important for Companies and Managers?
Cost Savings: Effective procurement and sourcing finds the best value for money. This directly impacts the company's bottom line.
Efficiency: Streamlined processes in procurement avoid delays and bottlenecks in a company's operations.
Risk Mitigation: Thorough sourcing helps identify potential risks (like supply disruptions) and proactively manage them.
Competitive Advantage: Strong supplier relationships and access to quality materials or services can give companies an edge in the market.
Innovation: Sourcing can help uncover new technologies, materials, or processes that boost a company's offerings.

How Procurement and Sourcing Skills Build Global Careers
High Demand: Companies worldwide of all sizes need individuals who understand how to source and procure effectively.
Transferable Skills: The fundamentals of procurement and sourcing apply across industries and countries.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Procurement interacts with many departments (finance, operations, legal), giving a broad view of how businesses function globally.
Growth Potential: As globalization increases, the need for professionals who understand the complexities of international procurement and supply chains will rise.

Course Author: Igor Dmitriev
Digital Transformation and Banking Expert

Education:
MBA, The Boston University
Master of Science at Engineering (Technical) Management,
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Master of Science at Informatics and Economics,
Six Sigma Black Belt

Experience:
Expert at Banking (> 18 years), FinTech & Digital (> 15 years),
Experienced Manager (> 14 years) with successful track of records
at personal and corporate entrepreneurship.
More than 12 years at worldwide banking groups such us
Societe Generale , Raiffeisenbank
Experience at roles: CEO, Head of Business, Chief Digital &
Marketing Officer, Head of Digital Transformation and Channels, Head of Products and Marketing.
Who this course is for:
No special requirements. A course for anyone who wants to build career in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chains
Procurement: The overarching process of acquiring goods and services that a company needs for its operations. It goes beyond simply buying things; procurement covers: Identifying needs Finding suppliers Negotiating contracts Ordering Receiving goods/services Payment processing Managing supplier relationships
Sourcing:Â A strategic part of procurement. It focuses on: Researching the market to find potential suppliers Evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, sustainability, and risk factors Selecting the best suppliers for the business's specific needs
Why is Learning Procurement and Sourcing Important for Companies and Managers? Cost Savings: Effective procurement and sourcing finds the best value for money. This directly impacts the company's bottom line. Efficiency: Streamlined processes in procurement avoid delays and bottlenecks in a company's operations. Risk Mitigation: Thorough sourcing helps identify potential risks (like supply disruptions) and proactively manage them. Competitive Advantage: Strong supplier relationships and access to quality materials or services can give companies an edge in the market. Innovation: Sourcing can help uncover new technologies, materials, or processes that boost a company's offerings.

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