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Enterprise Procurement

Buy software smartly. Master contract negotiation, vendor risk assessment, and managing SaaS spend for large organizations.

Software is the second largest expense for many companies. This course teaches the art of Enterprise Procurement. You will learn to negotiate SaaS contracts to save 20-30%, conduct Vendor Risk Assessments (Security/Privacy), and manage the RFP (Request for Proposal) process. We cover managing renewals, consolidating redundant tools, and working with legal to clear terms. Essential for IT Managers and leaders managing a budget.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    The Buying Cycle
    Needs analysis, sourcing, negotiation, and signing.
  • 2
    Negotiation Tactics
    Levers to pull: Term length, volume, and timing.
  • 3
    Vendor Risk
    Checking SOC2, financials, and security posture.
  • 4
    Contract Terms
    Understanding SLAs, Auto-renewal, and Termination.
  • 5
    SaaS Sprawl
    Identifying and killing shadow IT subscriptions.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$100k - $150k

Career Paths

IT Procurement Mgr $110k-$160k
Vendor Manager $100k-$145k
Strategic Sourcing $120k-$170k

What You Will Learn

Negotiate enterprise software contracts effectively
Manage the RFP/RFI process for vendor selection
Conduct vendor security and financial risk assessments
Consolidate SaaS spend to reduce waste
Navigate legal terms like Indemnification and SLAs

Skills You Will Gain

Negotiation Contract Management Vendor Risk Budgeting SaaS Mgmt

Who Is This For

IT Managers
Procurement Specialists
CTOs

Prerequisites

Business Basics

Enterprise Procurement FAQs

Boring?

It saves millions; high impact work.

Legal degree?

No, but you work closely with legal teams.

For sellers?

Useful for sales people to understand buyers.

Technical?

Need to understand what you are buying.

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