Learn how to source

Are you exploring the procurement function or considering a move into a buyer role?

This introduction course gives you a clear overview of how procurement works — and explains the LHTS Procurement Framework, the structured model that underpins all learning on the platform.

You’ll learn how procurement is organized in practice, including the three core roles found in most purchasing departments: Operational, Tactical, and Managerial. Each role is explained in relation to the framework so you understand how they contribute to the Framework

The LHTS Procurement Framework helps SMEs build procurement as a value-adding business function. It translates business strategy into procurement execution through four connected layers. Category Strategy defines how each spend area supports competitiveness and risk management. PMT establishes the processes, methods, and tools required for consistent execution. Organization and Roles clarifies accountability, competence, and authority. Operational Management ensures that procurement is actively steered through priorities, performance follow-up, stakeholder alignment, and daily control. Together, these four layers create a practical procurement operating model for companies that want stronger governance, better decisions, and more predictable procurement performance

The course also shows you how to navigate Learn How to Source and how the framework guides your learning path, helping you choose the right courses for your development.

This is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants a structured, practical introduction to procurement.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will:

1. understand the structure and purpose of the LHTS Procurement Framework
2. learn how to use Learn How to Source effectively
3. gain an introduction to the key procurement roles and how they fit into the framework

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for:

1. individuals considering a career change into procurement
2. newcomers seeking a structured introduction to the function
3. professionals in related fields who want to understand the buyer role
4. anyone curious about how procurement is organized and executed in practice

Why This Course

Learn How to Source provides a practical, accessible way to understand procurement.

This course introduces the framework that structures all learning on the platform, giving you a clear map of the procurement function and the roles within it.

You’ll gain foundational clarity, understand how sourcing is actually done, and know exactly how to continue your development through the platform’s free learning paths.

Start your procurement journey with structure and confidence — and at no cost.