Course Description

Curious about how a strategic procurement department drives customer value and company competitiveness? 

This concise online course offers a clear overview of procurement’s broad responsibilities—from influencing product cost and supply‐chain agility to managing cash flow and minimizing risk. 

Perfect for procurement professionals, business leaders, or anyone interested in understanding how procurement decisions translate into real customer value, this course lays the foundation for seeing procurement as a true strategic partner.

You’ll learn where procurement fits into the bigger picture of company performance and how a value-adding procurement function can enhance product competitiveness, optimize resources, and reduce environmental impact. 

Join us to deepen your understanding of procurement’s critical role and prepare for more advanced sourcing topics that follow.

Learning Objectives:
By completing this Role of Procurement course, you will be able to:

  • Identify where a value-adding procurement function holds responsibility in delivering customer value.

  • Explain how procurement decisions influence key competitive factors such as cost, quality, and agility.

  • Recognize procurement’s impact on cash flow, resource utilization, and reducing environmental footprint.

  • Appreciate how procurement contributes to supply-chain risk management and overall company performance.

Who Should Enroll:

  • Procurement professionals aiming to elevate their strategic perspective.

  • Business leaders and managers who want to understand how procurement drives customer value.

  • Those considering a career in procurement and seeking insight into its broad responsibilities.

  • Anyone curious about how procurement decisions shape company competitiveness and sustainability.


Why This Course:
Learn How To Source (LHTS) brings you a community-driven, practical approach to procurement education.

 In just 20–30 minutes, you’ll gain a strategic overview that connects procurement actions to real business outcomes. This course serves as a bridge between foundational procurement concepts and deeper strategic frameworks.

As part of the LHTS community, you’ll also discover additional resources, blog posts, and peer discussions to reinforce your learning. 

Enroll now and unlock the first step toward transforming your procurement mindset and career!

Curriculum

    1. Learning Targets

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Repetition

    1. 7 areas where procurement can create end-customer value

    2. Connecting with procurement strategy

    3. Procurement Maturity Model.

    4. Case Acme Manufacturing (fictive)

    1. Quiz

    1. Summary of the course

    2. Recommended reading from the Procurement blog

    3. Reflections after the course

About this course

  • €70,00
  • 10 lessons
  • Basic level - Manager role
  • Quiz and Certificate
  • 20-30 min + reading to complete

Instructor Fredrik Axelsson

Senior instructor. Fredrik Axelsson

Meet Fredrik, a seasoned procurement professional from Gothenburg, Sweden, with a Master's in Economics from Gothenburg University and an Executive MBA from Stockholm Business School. With roles at LM Ericsson, Solectron Sweden AB, Axelson Purchasing Resources AB, Saab AB, and Alstom/GE, Fredrik has amassed expertise in sourcing and procurement. In 2017, he launched Sourcing Partner, a procurement consultancy firm how also own and manage Learn How to Source. Fredrik's diverse experience spans from Operative Buyer to Sourcing Director and roles like Commodity Manager and Business Development, in line organizations and projects, including industries like banking and manufacturing. Fredrik's story is one of continuous growth, learning, and adaptation, making him a well-rounded professional with a wealth of knowledge to offer.

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This course will provide you with an understanding of Professor Nigel Slack's Operation Strategy Matrix. The Strategy Matrix is an excellent tool for Procurement Management when converting the Company strategy to Procurement strategy.
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About Learn How to Source

Learn How to Source 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 include quizzes and certificates. They can be accessed from any device, emphasizing microlearning for flexibility and efficiency.