Soft Skills For Procurement Course
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Learn how to enhance your professional capabilities beyond technical expertise. This course focuses on essential soft skills tailored for procurement professionals and provides practical insights with real-world applications, equipping you to build strong supplier relationships and make impactful decisions.
Course Learning Goals
- ✓The course will teach you how to apply practical advice for effective communication. You will develop advanced techniques for clarity in procurement and enhance your listening skills for better collaboration.
- ✓This course provides persuasion and negotiation tips for your business interactions. You will acquire comprehensive skills for successful, win-win outcomes and learn strategies for persuasive communication and conflict management.
- ✓This course helps you identify the areas of emotional intelligence crucial for supplier relationship management. You will understand how self-awareness and empathy build resilient professional relationships and learn to manage emotions for better decision-making.
The Perfect Fit For
This course is designed for procurement professionals of all seniority levels. It is for those who are eager to enhance their interpersonal skills and get the most out of their relationships with key stakeholders by improving their collaboration, sensitivity, adaptability and empathy.
Key Procurement Skills
Course Curriculum
Study Objectives:
Soft Skills For Procurement
- Learning Essential Networking and Communication Skills
- Building Confidence, Self-Awareness, And Emotional Intelligence
- Developing Empathy, Compassion, And Inclusivity
- Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity in Procurement
The course focuses on developing the important interpersonal skills required to strengthen supplier relationships. This course provides practical strategies for applying these skills in a professional procurement context, designed to enhance communication, build negotiation confidence, and foster stronger connections with both suppliers and internal colleagues. This course is structured to improve emotional intelligence, adaptability, and networking capabilities. Upon completion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of these competencies and acquire practical tools for their effective application within a procurement role.
- 11 Video Lessons
- Usable Templates
- Extra Reading Materials
- Practical Case Studies
Get to Know Your Instructor
Marijn Overvest
Marijn is the founder of Procurement Tactics and a recognized expert in the field of negotiations, sustainability, and strategy building.
Experience:
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200+ TeamsUpskilled globally, from Fortune 500s to startups.
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Fortune 500 Clientsxtensive client range, ensuring a broad impact.
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200+ NegotiationsDirect experience with sales leaders.
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$200M DealsNegotiated major contracts with top suppliers.
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300+ PlansDeveloped comprehensive negotiation strategies.
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Procurement StrategyLed with CPOs, shaping company direction.
Expertise:
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How Do We Train Teams
Pricing
Choose a plan that’s right for you
OPTION 1
SELF-PACED E-LEARNING
Online Courses For Procurement Success
This team plan includes access to:
- 20 Courses + All Future Courses
- Tailored Learning Plan
- 12-month Access
- Access to Template Library (54 Templates)
- Certificate after completion
Price starts at for 2 members
OPTION 2
BLENDED E-LEARNING WITH LIVE SESSIONS
Online Courses + Live Sessions
This team plan includes access to:
- Includes all of Option 1
- Pre- and Post-Skills Assessment
- 5 Live Team Sessions
- Team Learning Consultant
Price starts at for 2 members
Single Course
Targeted training for tangible results. Build the critical skills to advance a procurement career.
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One plan. All courses. Unlimited potential. for individuals who want to build well-rounded procurement expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Procurement Tactics?
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How do the courses work?
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What happens after I enroll my team?
After you complete your payment, you’ll first receive an email with your invoice, followed by another email with access to our study environment. Your instructor will then contact you to schedule a kickoff session. You’ll also get login details for Teachable, the platform we use for our courses. Once you complete all the lessons, you’ll receive your certificate.
How do I know which courses to take?
You can find out which courses are right for you by completing this assessment: T-Shaped Procurement Assessment. The results will be shown right away.
If you purchased full access or a team plan, please use this link instead: Learning Journey Assessment. After completing it, reach out to our sales manager, Pim, to discuss your results. These results take 1–2 days, as we carefully review your answers to create the best course lineup for you.
What’s included in a subscription?
It depends on the plan you choose. You can check the pricing section to see what’s included in each subscription tier.
How does payment work?
You can pay either by card or invoice. For card payments, your plan is activated right away. Within a few minutes, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to log in to the platform. If you don’t get it, please contact us at team@procurementtactics.com and we’ll help you right away.
If you prefer to pay by invoice, please contact us at team@procurementtactics.com and we’ll guide you through the process.
Note: Invoice payments can be settled by wire transfer within 30 days.
How do I get a tailored learning plan?
You can get a personalized learning plan by completing our assessment. Schedule a demo to start this process.
How does the training fit into daily work?
Our courses are self-paced, so you can learn whenever it fits your schedule. You don’t have to finish everything in one go. Many learners study during free time at work or after office hours.
The lessons are designed to be practical and engaging, so learning feels smooth and natural. You can progress at your own pace, wherever and whenever it works best for you.


