STRATEGIC IT PROCUREMENT
Gain the skills to strategically manage IT procurement, cut costs, boost value, leverage technology, and drive business success in today’s evolving digital landscape.
Professional Certificate
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
1 hour 15 minutes
11 Lessons
11 Quizzes
Exclusive SCMDOJO Cetificate
14 Students Enrolled
This course equips IT procurement professionals with strategies to optimize spending, reduce costs, and maximize value. Explore evolving market trends, IT spend analysis, strategic planning, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Learn to implement cost-saving initiatives, leverage technology such as automation and AI, and measure procurement performance through KPIs. Understand digital transformation’s impact on procurement, adapt strategies for emerging technologies, and incorporate sustainability practices, including energy efficiency and responsible disposal. Includes case studies and interactive exercises for practical, real-world application.
Why Learn with James E. Martin:
James Martin brings over 35 years of experience as a supply chain professional, working across diverse industries and categories with a focus on indirect spend. He is a Certified Sourcing Professional through the Sourcing Industry Group and has developed extensive practical expertise in supply chain management. In addition to his professional career, James is the founder and global network leader of the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals group on LinkedIn. Established nearly 18 years ago, this 160,000+ member community connects professionals worldwide, fosters knowledge sharing, and drives discussions on industry advancements.
What you'll learn
- Lesson 1: The Evolving IT Procurement Landscape
- Lesson 2: Developing a Strategic IT Procurement Plan
- Lesson 3: IT Spend Analysis and Categorization
- Lesson 4: Supplier Relationship Management
- Lesson 5: Risk Management in IT Procurement
- Lesson 6: Optimizing IT Spending and Driving Cost Savings
- Lesson 7: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency
- Lesson 8: Measuring and Reporting IT Procurement Performance
- Lesson 9: The Impact of Digital Transformation on IT Procurement
- Lesson 10: Sustainable IT Procurement
- Case Studies
Course Content
What's Included
- Immediate unlimited access to course materials
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
- English Closed Captions
- Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
- Suitable for mobile or desktop
- SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)
Requirements
- Access to Internet
- Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device
Earn a sharable certificate
- Showcase on your LinkedIn Profile under the "Licenses & certifications" section
- Download or print out as PDF to share with others
- Share as PDF online to demonstrate your skill
- The certificate's authenticity can be confirmed online using a QR code

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