Course details
Procurement Strategy
OPER 60530A
In today's constantly evolving business environment, the role of procurement managers goes far beyond simply processing orders. This course allows you to explore the strategic dimensions of procurement, equipping you to make decisions that support the organization's overall objectives while minimizing supply risks.
In a world marked by complexity, globalization, uncertainty, and rapid innovation, the challenges of the 21st century require a strategic approach to supply management. This course provides tools to develop and structure this strategic thinking, notably through purchasing portfolio models, category management, supply risk assessment, supplier relationship management, and total cost of ownership, with the goal of delivering the best procurement solutions to internal clients (requesters).
Learning is based on an active pedagogy that includes reading scientific and professional articles, analyzing real-world cases, and attending presentations by guest practitioners sharing their field experience.
The course content is organized around a variety of purchasing situations, such as the acquisition of services, finished products, components, equipment, or international purchases, and explores different organizational contexts (highly innovative manufacturing, services sector, public sector).
Learning is based on an active pedagogy that includes reading scientific and professional articles, analyzing real-world cases, and attending presentations by guest practitioners sharing their field experience.
The course content is organized around a variety of purchasing situations, such as the acquisition of services, finished products, components, equipment, or international purchases, and explores different organizational contexts (highly innovative manufacturing, services sector, public sector).
Themes covered
Organization and evaluation of the procurement function
Outsourcing
Procurement strategy
Supplier management
Ethical and sustainable procurement
Use of information technologies in procurement
Global procurement
Public procurement
Important notes
Course in French : OPER 60530
Course code
OPER 60530A
Subject
Operations and logistics
Program
Master of Science (MSc)
Location
Côte-des-Neiges
Instruction mode
On-site learning
Credits
3