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Question: We began by introducing sourcing and its different historical phases.
There are many job opportunities for students with supply chain training in sourcing jobs.
Sourcing managers have the opportunity to have an impact on the bottom-line cost savings. These benefits accrue through:
Improved product and service quality
Supplier involvement in product design
Service design
A portfolio approach to supply management can guide a sourcing manager in applying the correct strategy for each category of goods and services:
Routine items
Leverage items
Bottleneck items
Critical items
Strategic cost management tools help sourcing managers determine how to pay for the goods and services they are responsible for procuring through conducting spend analysis, price analysis, cost analysis, and total cost of ownership analysis.
As you apply these frameworks, you will develop the ability to drive cost savings for your firm, affect product and service quality for your customers, and help improve product and process designs with your suppliers.