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Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions

Master the future of procurement and review key concepts in strategic sourcing and global procurement.

Master the future of procurement and review key concepts in strategic sourcing and global procurement.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions

This course includes

3 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Understand future trends in strategic procurement

  • Master key concepts from the specialization curriculum

  • Apply strategic procurement best practices

  • Evaluate procurement's role in modern business

  • Develop strategic sourcing perspectives

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Procurement
Global Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Business Strategy
Procurement Analytics
Vendor Management
Strategic Planning
Sourcing Strategy
Contract Management
Supply Management

This course includes:

0.5 Hours PreRecorded video

2 assignments

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There are 2 modules in this course

This concluding course in the Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization focuses on the future trends and strategic aspects of procurement. Students explore expert perspectives on procurement's evolving role in business through curated readings and comprehensive reviews. The course covers future trends in strategic procurement, best practices from industry leaders, and practical insights for both procurement and non-procurement professionals. It culminates in a final assessment that tests understanding of key concepts from the entire specialization.

Welcome and Final Reading Assignments-A Strategic Perspective

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Wrap-up & Final Assessment

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructor

Don Klock
Don Klock

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61,356 Students

14 Courses

Senior Global Procurement and Supply Chain Executive

Don Klock is a senior global procurement and supply chain executive with over 30 years of experience in the international and domestic markets, having held key positions in major multinational consumer product corporations such as Colgate-Palmolive, Mars, Inc., and Reckitt Benckiser. After retiring from Colgate-Palmolive, where he served as Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Klock transitioned to academia as an adjunct professor of Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University Business School. During his 11-year tenure at Colgate-Palmolive, he led a comprehensive global procurement transformation that generated savings exceeding $1 billion. His areas of expertise include global procurement and sourcing, cost-saving strategies, supplier innovation, supply chain systems and processes, customer service enhancement, talent management, and change management. In recognition of his significant contributions to both business and academia, he received the Procurement Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Additionally, he launched the “Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization” course on Coursera in 2020, attracting over 30,000 enrolled students. Don holds an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Rochester and a BS in Engineering and Management from Clarkson University. He resides in New York City with his wife.

Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions

This course includes

3 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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