Course Details
Supplier Cost Analysis and Financial Analysis
Strong sourcing decisions require a clear understanding of supplier cost structures and financial health. This course provides practical methods for evaluating supplier costs, assessing profitability and identifying opportunities for cost improvement and risk mitigation.
Participants learn how to apply should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership, financial statement analysis and ratio analysis to support better supplier decisions and stronger negotiation outcomes.
Recommended For
Procurement Professionals • Category Managers • Strategic Sourcing Professionals • Financial Analysts • Supply Chain Professionals
What You Will Learn
- Determine when to focus on price versus cost — and what your role is at each stage
- Break down the elements of cost — materials, labor, overhead and profit — to understand supplier pricing
- Apply target costing to develop an anticipated cost that supports program success
- Build should-cost models through reverse engineering to establish credible baselines with suppliers
- Calculate total cost of ownership, including fixed, variable and semi-variable components
- Analyze supplier financial statements to surface insights for risk management and negotiation preparation
- Practice calculating profitability and efficiency ratios to assess supplier health
- Apply opportunity analysis to determine which initiatives deserve your organization's resources
Virtual Class Schedule
Day 1 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 1 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Day 2 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 2 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Member Price: $1,395.00
VIRTUAL CLASS
Date
Feb 23-24, 2027
Location
Terms And Conditions
Virtual Learning Transferals: Registrations are transferable without any charge to another ISM Virtual Learning Course occurring within 12 months of the original purchase. Transferring registrations to another party are subject to price variance or change based on membership status and an additional $50 fee will be incurred. Any bundled purchases are non-refundable.
Cancellations Virtual Learning: Cancellations more than 5 weeks before the date of the course will incur an administrative charge of 50 percent. Cancellation within 5 weeks of the date of the event will be charged the full fee. You must notify ISM in writing of a cancellation. Any bundled purchases are non-refundable.
Tax Deduction: The Internal Revenue Service may permit an income tax deduction to U.S. residents for expenses (including registration fees, travel costs, meals and lodging) incurred in pursuit of continuing professional education. Consult your tax adviser for details.