Strategic Sourcing and Procure - The University

Tuition Fee

AUD 700

Per course

Start Date

2026-03-27

Medium of studying

Blended

Duration

8 hours

Details

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Logistics and Inventory Control | Supply Chain Management

Area of study

Business and Administration

Education type

Blended

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

AUD 700

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2026-03-27	-
2026-08-05	-
2026-10-16	-

About Program

Program Overview

Centre for Continuing Education

The Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney offers a diverse range of professional development short courses. These courses are designed to enhance career prospects and provide opportunities for personal growth.

Course Subjects

The Centre offers courses in various subjects, including:

Business and management
- Business communication
- Business strategy
- Business writing
- Cultural competence and diversity
- Finance
- Leadership
- Management
- Organisational psychology
- Sales and customer service
English
HSC preparation (years 10-12)
- HSC biology
- HSC business studies
- HSC chemistry
- HSC economics
- HSC English
- HSC mathematics
- HSC physics
- Year 11 (Revision)
- Years 10-12 study and essay skills
Humanities and culture
- Creative writing
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Information technology
- Adobe
- AI and machine learning courses
- Data analysis and analytics
- Google
- Microsoft
Language
- Arabic
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Greek
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
Marketing
- Digital marketing
- Marketing communications
- Product development
Project management
- Agile methodology courses
- Change management for projects
- Stakeholder and people management
- Technical project management skills

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Course

The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Course is designed to enhance procurement strategies and sourcing decisions. The course covers:

The scope of strategic sourcing and procurement management
Business analysis requirements for generating strategic sourcing and procurement requirements
Developing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships
Using cross-functional category teams for developing sourcing criteria
Coordination of procurement processes and evaluation
Tools and techniques for conducting the procurement process
Assessing the results and value for the business from strategic sourcing and procurement decisions

Course Aims

The course aims to:

Develop judgement in evaluating the merit of sourcing from suppliers at a strategic level
Examine the favourable impact that strategic sourcing and early supplier involvement can have on the supply chain
Demonstrate how cross-functional category teams can be used to develop sourcing/procurement specifications
Build proficiency in writing Requests for Quote, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Quote
Improve negotiation skills
Enable effective management of a Statement of Work/contract
Evaluate the results of strategic sourcing and procurement decisions

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Identify the benefits that strategic sourcing offers compared to procurement
Write briefs and procurement specifications
Prepare requests for proposals, quotations, and tenders, including e-procurement
Utilise a wide variety of strategic sourcing and procurement tools and techniques
Develop negotiation skills
Undertake risk analysis and evaluate submissions
Manage contracts
Determine the total cost of procuring products and services
Work within probity and corporate social responsibility requirements when sourcing goods and services

Intended Audience

The course is designed for:

Logistics and supply chain managers, supervisors, and leads
Members of a procurement team
Project managers and team members
Procurement support officers
Engineers
Government tendering staff
Lawyers assisting organisations in the tender and purchasing processes
Board directors needing to have an understanding of strategic procurement

Delivery Modes

The course is offered in:

Face-to-face, presenter-taught workshop
Online workshop via the platform Zoom

Course Length and Cost

The course is 1 session, 8 hours total, and the cost is A$700.00 - A$750.00.

Facilitators

The course is facilitated by experienced professionals, including:

Marshal Alkouz
John Le Mesurier

Testimonials

Previous participants have praised the course, citing its interactive nature, informative content, and relaxed venue.

Related Courses

Related courses offered by the Centre include:

Finance Course for the Non-Financial Manager
Financial Fluency Course for Business Leaders
Lean Six Sigma Course: Improve Productivity
Strategic Planning and Management Course

Organisational Training

The Centre also offers organisational training and development, designed to meet the needs of workplaces. This includes team training and tailored content.

About the Centre

The Centre for Continuing Education is part of the University of Sydney, offering courses since 1886. It provides a range of professional development opportunities, designed to enhance career prospects and support personal growth.