All prices are in Canadian dollars.

STRATEGIC SOURCING

Date:		Jun 02, 2026 - Jun 04, 2026
Time:		6:00 PM (MDT)
Location:		Online National

Strategic Sourcing - Supply Chain Canada

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

STRATEGIC SOURCING

From Tactical Buying to Strategic Value Creation

Jun 02 & 04, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM MT

FORMAT: Live Virtual (Zoom) | DURATION: 7 Hours (2 Evenings) | CPD: 5 Points

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Move from tactical buying to strategic value creation. In today's competitive landscape, procurement professionals who can think and act strategically deliver measurable advantages to their organizations -- lower total costs, stronger supplier relationships, reduced risk, and sustainable competitive positioning.

This intensive two-evening virtual workshop takes you through the complete strategic sourcing lifecycle. You will learn how to map spend categories, analyze supply markets, develop sourcing strategies, and execute supplier selection processes that deliver sustainable competitive advantage. Whether you are transitioning from tactical purchasing or looking to sharpen your strategic approach, this program provides the frameworks, tools, and real-world application you need.

Delivered in convenient evening sessions, this workshop is designed for working professionals who want to elevate their sourcing capabilities without taking time away from their day-to-day responsibilities.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

•	Spend Analysis & Category Management -- Map your organization's spend categories, identify consolidation opportunities, and prioritize sourcing initiatives based on value, risk, and strategic importance

•	Supply Market Analysis -- Develop the skills to assess supply market dynamics, evaluate supplier landscapes, understand cost drivers, and identify leverage points before entering negotiations

•	Sourcing Strategy Development -- Build category-specific sourcing strategies using proven frameworks including Kraljic's portfolio model, total cost of ownership analysis, and make-vs-buy decision criteria

•	Supplier Selection & Evaluation -- Design and execute rigorous supplier evaluation processes including RFx development, scoring methodologies, and weighted criteria models that drive objective, defensible decisions

•	Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Alignment -- Learn how to engage internal stakeholders early, build sourcing teams, manage competing priorities, and gain organizational buy-in for strategic sourcing initiatives

•	Sustainable & Ethical Sourcing -- Integrate sustainability, diversity, and ethical considerations into your sourcing strategies to meet growing organizational and regulatory expectations while maintaining competitive value

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is designed for procurement professionals, buyers, category managers, supply chain leaders, and anyone involved in sourcing decisions who wants to move beyond transactional purchasing. Whether you are early in your procurement career building foundational strategic skills, or an experienced professional looking to formalize and refine your sourcing approach, this program delivers practical frameworks you can apply immediately.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ian Gonzalez

Instructor biography coming soon

EVENT DETAILS

DATES	June 02 & 04, 2026 (Tuesday & Thursday)
TIME	6:00 PM - 9:30 PM MT (each evening)
FORMAT	Live Virtual Workshop via Zoom
DURATION	7 Hours of Instructor-Led Training (across 2 evenings)
INSTRUCTOR	Ian Gonzalez
CPD POINTS	5 Continuing Professional Development Points

REGISTRATION PRICING

Select the rate that applies to your membership status

STUDENT AFFILIATE

$145

For current student
affiliate members

BEST VALUE

MEMBER RATE

$445

For current Supply Chain
Canada members

NON-MEMBER RATE

$545

Open to all supply chain
and procurement professionals

Not yet a member? Join Supply Chain Canada to access member pricing on this and future professional development events. Visit supplychaincanada.com for membership details.

Cancellation Policy: Requests made 7 or more days before the event are eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the event. Substitutions are welcome at any time.

Questions or Need Assistance?

Our team is here to support you

Email Inquiries

AB: [email protected]

BC: [email protected]

Phone Support

Local: 780-944-0355

Toll-free: 1-866-610-4089

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN | WEBSITE

Supply Chain Canada - West
PO Box 66005 Heritage, Edmonton AB T6J 6T4

PROFESSIONALS ADVANCING THE FUTURE

Registration/Enrollment

To begin, please enter your email address below.

Should you not be able to complete the form in one sitting, any information you have entered will be saved and your form will continue from where you left off when you return.

By entering your email you are giving your consent to be contacted electronically by Supply Chain Canada on matters regarding the event and your registration/enrollment.

Profile Information

The email address you have entered is not currently on file. If you are a Supply Chain Canada member or believe you should have a record in our database, please enter the email address we have on file. If you continue to have difficulties please contact [email protected].

Required Field *




*

*

*

*

Address

*


*

*

*

*

Telephone

*

Dietary Restrictions

E-mail

*

*

Yes, I provide my consent to Supply Chain Canada to periodically send me emails about my Registration/Enrollment, Supply Chain Canada programs, events or other information which may be of interest to me. I am aware that I may opt out or unsubscribe at any time.