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Upcoming Courses
November
10-11
2026
VIRTUAL CLASS
Fundamentals of Purchasing: The Building Blocks of World-Class Professionalism
VIRTUAL CLASS
Fundamentals of Purchasing: The Building Blocks of World-Class Professionalism
Success in procurement begins with a solid understanding of supply management principles, sourcing strategies, supplier relationships and organizational value creation. This foundational course introduces the essential concepts and practices that help professionals become effective contributors from the start of their careers.
Participants explore core procurement disciplines, current supply chain challenges and proven techniques used by leading organizations. Through practical examples and actionable tools, this course provides the knowledge needed to perform confidently in procurement and supply management roles.
Recommended For
Procurement Professionals • Supply Chain Professionals • Buyers • Purchasing Specialists • Cross-Functional Business Partners
November
10
2026
SPONSOR WEBINAR
25 Years of Buying Experience Meets AI: Find Hidden Savings in Manufacturing Procurement
SPONSOR WEBINAR
25 Years of Buying Experience Meets AI: Find Hidden Savings in Manufacturing Procurement
Thousands of parts, years of purchasing data, and a small team with limited time to analyze it all. Where are the savings hiding, and how can AI help you find them?
Join Ryan Smith, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Dimplex Thermal Solutions, to hear how a U.S. manufacturer uses AI to uncover sourcing opportunities and prepare for supplier negotiations. Drawing on 25 years of buying experience, Ryan shares what worked, what didn't, and how he decides which AI recommendations to trust.
Johannes Groll, Chief Product Officer at Tacto, a Sequoia-backed procurement platform that serves customers like Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Index Corporation and Makino, then demonstrates how AI turns spend and supplier data into savings opportunities, from comparing part prices to challenging supplier price increases. That includes the hardest case: custom parts with no catalog price, where comparable parts and market indices help buyers estimate what a part should cost and walk into negotiations with a defensible number.
Nov-Dec
12-14
2026
GUIDED LEARNING
Negotiating for Excellence
GUIDED LEARNING
Negotiating for Excellence
Successful negotiation requires more than persuasion. It involves preparation, strategy, communication and the ability to influence stakeholders while achieving business objectives. This course provides a structured approach to negotiation planning and execution. Participants learn how to select negotiation strategies, manage information, leverage cost data, influence stakeholders and improve outcomes through practical exercises and real-world application.
Recommended For
Buyers • Procurement Professionals • Strategic Sourcing Managers • Contract Managers • Supply Chain Professionals