Leading and Managing Vendor Relations
introduction
Proper knowledge in leading and Managing Vendor Relations is critical for operation in identifying the business relationships in today’s competitive and demanding chaos market environment. We build vendor managers expert and competencies such as vendor selection, vendor integration, vendor performance management, sourcing strategies, leadership, and communication. Managing a vendor relationship requires skilled and careful leadership and a level of personal strength to perform effectively. You will acquire advanced techniques to help you improve disruptions in supply, buyer-supplier relationships, financial and reputational damage.
Course Objectives:
- Evaluate vendor profiles for fit with organizational needs and direction
- Practice vendor integration techniques to support strategic purchasing objectives
- Manage vendor performance to ensure continuous improvement of offerings
- Apply winning go-to-market strategies to support internal capabilities