This program immerses the learner into the 4 Steps to Agile Procurement. Designed by 35-year veteran and noted Procurement and Supply Chain expert; Jill Button, this program gives you an in-depth understanding of the 4 Steps to Agile Procurement exploring what is “Agile Procurement” and the “Must Do vs. Nice to Do”.
These 4 steps include:
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Step 1 – Planning & requirements
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Step 2 – Request for proposal
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Step 3 – Selection & negotiations
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Step 4 – Supplier governance
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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Define Agile Procurement. Requirements & Planning, The Competitive Bid Process, Negotiation and Supplier Governance
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Explain Why not all initiatives are the same, and what you Must Do vs. what is simply a Nice to Do.
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Apply knowledge to positively influence your business strategy, build long-term, trusting relationships and SAVE money.
This course was designed for individuals who are interested in or may be responsible for the procurement of goods and or services in a business environment. This may include, but is not limited to: Buyers, Procurement Analyst, Contract Managers, Supplier Managers, Business Leaders, Finance Analysts, and Business Analysts.
About your instructor:
Jill Button
President & CEO
ProcurePro Consulting
Jill is an Entrepreneur, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain executive, with over thirty five plus years of business, technology and leadership experience working for companies including; Shaw Communications, Rogers Communications, CIBC, Manulife Financial, IBM and GE. Jill was honoured to be named by Supply Chain Canada as
“100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply ChainTM”
Jill was recognized as a “Trailblazer, Women Leaders 2021”. In 2020, Jill was recognized by: CIOLook Magazine as one of the “10 Most Innovative CEO’s Revamping The Future” and by The Top 100 Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Canadian Professionals 2020””.
Jill is a published author of “How Not To Get Screwed By Your Suppliers & Save Millions!”. She is also a frequent speaker at industry, entrepreneur and women events.
Jill is currently the Board President, Girls Inc. Durham, and has experience on many charitable committees including; Fundraising Committee, Advocacy Committee, Marketing Committee. She also led the sourcing and implementation of their Donor Management system.
