How to secure long term Procurement savings without breaking relations with your suppliers (with the updates 2025)
InstructorRobert FreemanEditorial course preview
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This slide outlines the core curriculum by posing specific questions about cost management and system development relevant to procurement and supply chain professionals.
This slide illustrates the professional pressure of presenting financial results that fall short of targets, specifically highlighting the anxiety of showing only -1.5% savings when the company goal was -5%.
This introductory slide presents instructor Robert Freeman, highlighting his MSc in Engineering, MBA, 14 years of procurement experience, and responsibility for $800 million in business.
This slide explains that the course content is derived from the instructor's own experience and best practices, incorporating theoretical knowledge and practical tools used by world-class companies.
Instruction covers specific cost analysis techniques including cost-based pricing, economies of scale, and cost sharing agreements.
The curriculum includes preparation for price negotiations and long-term contract frameworks.
The curriculum consists entirely of video lectures without recorded quizzes, articles, or hands-on exercises.
One signal suggests that reliance on personal experiences may limit the broader applicability of certain lessons. Note that this review predates the displayed update date, and while an update is noted, it does not prove a correction to these specific lessons.
The curriculum aligns with the needs of both early-career buyers and experienced specialists looking to organize their practical knowledge.