Five free online courses starting your procurement career. Courses are approx. 20 – 30 min each and a Certificate is issued after each course. In total 2 hours + reading. After registration, courses are available to you during 90 days.

Immediate access to courses

• Get free online courses at : Introduction to LHTS and Procurement      

Why the free offering

The journey to becoming a professional buyer is both exciting and challenging. Recognizing the need for accessible, high-quality education in this domain, Learn How to Source (LHTS) is thrilled to announce an exceptional bundle with free online courses, designed to set aspiring procurement professionals on the path to success. Sponsored by Learn How to Source (LHTS), EFFSO and Axelsson Sourcing Partner AB, these courses offer foundational insights into the procurement process, ensuring a strong start for newcomers to the field.

Whether you’re contemplating a career in procurement or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, these sponsored course bundles offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn from industry experts. Don’t miss this chance to build a solid foundation in procurement and take your first steps toward becoming a professional buyer. Start your learning journey today.

Bundle Overview

In the modern business ecosystem, the Buyer role stands out as a cornerstone, bridging the needs of organizations with sustainable, efficient, and quality-driven suppliers. The “Introduction to LHTS and Procurement” bundle is meticulously curated to provide an general perspective of the world of procurement and the pivotal roles buyers play within it.

Who Should Take This Offer?

• Aspiring Buyers: Anyone intrigued by the Buyer role and its significance in today’s business landscape will find this course immensely beneficial.
• Professionals in Adjacent Roles: If you’re looking to understand how procurement intersects with other business functions, this bundle offers a comprehensive viewpoint.
• Companies & HRs: Organizations aiming to train their employees in the essentials of procurement can utilize this bundle as a foundational resource.

Course Highlights

Unveiling the Buyer Role: Dive into the responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of a Buyer. Understand how they are pivotal in selecting and nurturing suppliers who prioritize sustainability, among other things.

Three Facets of Buyers

• Operative Role: Explore the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of an operative buyer. Learn about the hands-on approach needed to ensure smooth and efficient procurement processes.
• Tactical Role: Delve into the strategies and methodologies that tactical buyers employ to optimize sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure long-term procurement success.
• Managerial Role: Understand the leadership aspect of buying, focusing on overseeing teams, setting procurement strategies, and making high-level decisions to align with organizational goals.

Key Processes & Methodologies: Each buyer role has its unique set of processes. Grasp the operational, strategic, and managerial procedures vital for each role. This equips learners with the tools to excel in whichever buyer role they resonate with.

The Language of a Buyer: Just like every profession has its jargon, the world of procurement is no different. Acquaint yourself with key terminologies, acronyms, and phrases, ensuring you can communicate effectively in procurement circles.

What is included in the offering

Following five free online courses are included

1. Introducing the Procurement area and Learn How to Source. By completing this introduction course, you will learn how to get the most out of Learn How to Source, a model presenting the skills you need as a buyer and get an introduction to the key Procurement Roles.
2. Continuously develop your procurement skills. Microlearning concept. Find a new way to learn – on your own or together with others. Integrate learning in your weekly routines and create a learning culture. This course will get you started.
3. Operative Procurement Processes. The course introduce how Arjan van Weele define operative and tactical procurement, what a buyer buy and 8 important processes which manage day to day work for the operative buyer.
4. Introduction Tactical Procurement. This Basic course will provide you with an understanding of the tactical processes in a procurement department. Introducing processes like; Market analyses, Sourcing process, Supplier Development, Know your supplier and more
5. Introduction to Procurement Management. This course will provide you with an understanding in managing a Procurement department and what should be on the agenda for a CPO (Chief Procurement Officer).

Why Choose the “Introduction to LHTS and Procurement” Bundle?

• Holistic Curriculum: Instead of focusing on isolated aspects of procurement, this bundle offers a 360-degree view, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the domain.
• Career Advancement: Equipped with knowledge spanning all three key buyer roles, participants can chart a clear career path in procurement, from operative roles right up to managerial positions which form a basis for more in-depth learning. 

Introduction to Procurement

Immediate access to free online courses:

Get free online courses at : Introduction to LHTS and Procurement 

About Learn How to Source

Learn How to Source (LHTS) is an online platform based in Sweden, offering a range of procurement courses accessible globally. It serves as a community where procurement experts share their knowledge through online courses, designed for various experience levels from introductory to expert. Courses are concise, about 30 minutes each, and cover different aspects of procurement, tailored for different buyer roles. The courses focus on practical knowledge, presented by seasoned professionals, and includes quizzes and certificates. They can be accessed from any device, emphasizing microlearning for flexibility and efficiency. More about Learn How to Source.

About EFFSO

Get unbeatable procurement results! EFFSO’s extensive experience in procurement enables organizations to achieve concrete results. Regardless of the challenge!

EFFSO is a leading procurement consultancy in the Nordics, passionate about procurement excellence and change management. Since 2007, they’ve offered expert management consulting services in procurement, including spend analysis, potential assessment, category management, and more. EFFSO’s experienced consultants manage everything from category projects to coordinating major transformations for procurement functions. They focus on developing procurement operations to achieve tangible results, enhancing the value of procurement in organizations. EFFSO also values nurturing procurement talent, offering great development opportunities and a friendly workplace.

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