Strategic Service Procurement: Applying Strategic Sourcing Principles

Dates:	October 13-14, 2014
Meets:	M and Tu from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:	Student Services and Classroom 2306
Cost:	$995.00

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This seminar provides insights into current trends and opportunities for involvement in service procurement. Explore the application of strategic sourcing methods and technologies to the service spend and service supply base. Learn tools and techniques for writing effective Statements of Work and managing contracts. Participate in analysis and discussion of case studies specific to service spending not traditionally sourced through the purchasing function.

Who Should Attend:

Decision makers from all functional areas of the organization that select, qualify, approve or purchase services. Any decision maker interested in identifying new opportunities for cost reduction, value enhancement, profit contribution or increasing shareholder value can benefit from this program.

You Will Learn:

How to Successfully Expand the Role of Purchasing & Supply in the Procurement of Services
How to Identify & Prioritize Service Procurement Opportunities for Purchasing & Supply Involvement
How to Develop & Implement a Strategic Sourcing Approach to the Procurement of Services
How to Recognize & Deal Effectively with the Differences Between the Purchase of Services & the Purchase of Materials
Tools & Techniques for Writing More Effective Statements of Work
How to Develop Supplier Performance Metrics & Apply Kaizen Principles with Service Suppliers
How to Creatively Apply Total Cost of Ownership Principles to Service Purchase & Agreements

Fee:	$995.00
Hours:	14.00
CEUs:	1.40

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	First registrant	$ 995.00
Course Fee (Alternate)	2nd+ Registrant(s)	$ 895.00
Course Fee (Alternate)	UHCL Alumni Fee	$ 895.50
Course Fee (Alternate)	UHCL Student Fee	$ 895.50
Course Fee (Alternate)	UHCL Faculty/Staff Fee	$ 895.50

Student Services and Classroom 2306

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William Agee, Jr.

William (Bill) Agee has been involved in purchasing and materials management at various levels for over thirty-years in government (federal and state), wholesale, retail, service, industrial and manufacturing. He has degrees in marketing and management and is also a Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM), as well as a Six Sigma Black Belt. In addition to being a speaker for ISM, he has held both local and national offices within the organization, and has written several articles for leading purchasing and business publications. Bill has developed over 172 educational programs for organizations primarily focused in the areas of supply chain management (SCM), contracting and purchasing. He is the 2005 ISM winner of the Howard W. Cosgrove Award for outstanding contribution to the profession.

Date	Day	Time	Location
10/13/2014	Monday	8 AM to 4 PM	Student Services and Classroom 2306
10/14/2014	Tuesday	8 AM to 4 PM	Student Services and Classroom 2306