As a panel supplier to the Queensland Government Procurement Learning and Development Panel, ArcBlue is pleased to present this online training course: Sourcing Essentials.

This course has been designed to build fundamental skills in sourcing and procurement and will be held across two half-days.

Our online training courses are open to the public to encourage a diverse cohort of learners. Our experienced procurement trainers deliver our successful learning programs live, with engaging, online-suitable content brought to the comfort of your own workspace.

Sourcing Essentials - 7th & 8th August 2025

Session 1 - Thursday 7 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

Session 2 - Friday 8 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

An interactive program introducing you to the essential elements of sourcing and procurement. You will be taken through the key steps and activities involved in the sourcing process.

This course covers:

Importance and role of procurement
Sourcing principles
Category baselining
How to develop clear, concise specifications to deliver the right outcomes
Methods of approaching the market and advantages/disadvantages of each
Understanding the difference between price and cost
Assess and understand tools to map and mitigate key risks across projects and supply chains
Awareness and understanding of the types of evaluation methods and benefits of each
Negotiating the contract
Contract management

Who is this course for?

Anyone who sources suppliers for their organisation including through a quotation or formal tender process.

How this course benefits you

By the end of the course you will have an understanding of the value of the sourcing process in procurement. You'll learn to plan, work collaboratively and come up with good and coherent sourcing strategies. You'll also build connections with your peers across a diverse cohort of organisations across Asia Pacific.

About ArcBlue Training Courses

ArcBlue’s workshops are practical, thought-provoking, challenging and fun! We believe that “active learning” is the most effective way to embed learning. All of our workshops are centered on you, and we ask you to bring along live examples from your workplace to discuss during the event. Our workshops combine content delivery, interactive activities and facilitated discussions.

Our experienced training facilitators are procurement experts who bring along real-life examples to bring the training to life and make it relevant for the learners.

** Special Offer! **

25% discount for booking 3 or more tickets.