The outsourcing and purchasing of products, processes and services accounts for literally billions of dollars in today's market. Small organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and all levels of government are working to solve business problems by working with external vendors. Effective vendor management can mean the difference between success and failure.

Nexient's Sourcing Management courses prepare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to select, communicate with and manage contractual relationships, ensuring that their organization's goals are achieved with and through external providers, despite the complexities associated with such working relationships.

This program, provided in association with ESI International, provides world-class Sourcing Management training that includes a dozen Sourcing Management courses. Classes range from two to five days and offer interactive learning through case studies, team exercises, simulations and role-playing.

Courses:

Core Courses

Regardless of your role within your organization, chances are that you deal with sourcing on some level. And when you have a hand in the process, you also have responsibility for the final outcome. Nexient's Sourcing Management core courses will ensure that the outcome is a successful one.

Elective Courses

Nexient's Sourcing Management Electives have been developed to ensure smooth transitions and consistent processes throughout the sourcing life cycle. Our cross-functional approach will help you avoid the traps inherent in outsourcing.

Professional Certificate:

The courses can be applied to the Master's Certificate in Sourcing Management.