• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online DegreeExplore Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees
  • MasterTrack™Earn credit towards a Master’s degree
  • University CertificatesAdvance your career with graduate-level learning
Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    Chevron Left
    Back to Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Procurement & Sourcing Introduction by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarHalf Faded Star
    4.7
    stars
    1,497 ratings

    About the Course

    After a warm Welcome to the Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization, I will provide a brief introduction to the specialization and its
    courses covering the following: -Instructor Biography -Who should take this course -Flow of the course Following the introduction, the student
    will get the opportunity to learn about some of the current challenges facing procurement and sourcing professionals today through reading
    ten current articles ranging from what is procurement to how to collaborate with suppliers. These articles/knowledge will be a foundation for
    later courses on how to use tools, processes and improve skills to address many of these opportunities. There will be a brief ...
    ...

    Top reviews

    LN

    Aug 30, 2023

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    It is such a great course that we can earn and gain profound knowledge of procurement and purchasing. I highly recommend the course for someone who want to pursuit procurement the career path.

    AP

    Jul 23, 2020

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    An excellent course by the professor. He has got a lot to offer to those who enroll, and I would highly recommend this brand new course for anyone who would like to learn about Global Outsourcing.

    Filter by:

    51 - 75 of 345 Reviews for Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Govind S

    •

    May 31, 2020

    Great Insights and very real time points on sourcing and procurement basics.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Daniyal J

    •

    Jul 19, 2020

    Very easy. The assessment should be more situation based.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Hardeep S C

    •

    Jun 3, 2020

    Great course at first stage to clear basics

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Debashish D

    •

    Jun 9, 2020

    The course should be more informative.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Israfil A

    •

    Jul 24, 2020

    Excellent Learning Equipment

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Mohamed J V

    •

    Jul 23, 2020

    Great Class contents...

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Rajendra T

    •

    Jul 5, 2020

    GOOD MATERIAL INDEED

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Mazhar H

    •

    Jun 28, 2020

    Good Course

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarStar

    By Adedeji O O

    •

    Aug 18, 2020

    Good

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarStarStar

    By Sunand S

    •

    Aug 9, 2020

    Thanks for the teaching, but would be useful to bring more insights on Purchasing techniques like types of purchasing, general skills to get into purchasing, key areas of supply chain management

    anyways hoping this program to evolve

    thanks once again it was refreshing

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarStarStar

    By binod s

    •

    Aug 14, 2020

    Procurement & Sourcing Introduction is very useful course for the people who are working in procurement sector. This course clearly describes the procurement and purchase. It is more useful for them who are working in production based companies.

    Filled StarFilled StarStarStarStar

    By Maria N

    •

    Jan 24, 2021

    Not enough videos with more examples and explanations, it was like I was reading a book.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Waseem K

    •

    Jul 10, 2023

    Sure, I'd be happy to rate the Procurement & Sourcing Introduction course. Overall, I think the course is well-designed and informative. The instructor does a good job of explaining the different concepts and processes involved in procurement and sourcing. The course also includes a variety of exercises and activities that help you to apply the concepts you've learned.

    Overall, I think the Procurement & Sourcing Introduction course is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this important field. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a career in procurement or sourcing.

    Here is my rating for the course:

    Content : 4/5

    Instructions: 4/5

    Overall : 4/5

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Erika B O

    •

    Dec 30, 2021

    I really like the teacher's curriculum sharing and his professional experiences. The lenguage used and the respect to the several purchasing areas are an important topic here, well worked. Really like the use of commom expressions such as "the elephant in the room" or "the dark side of the moon". Truly in the end I was surprised that this course has already ended! Thank you a lot.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Aditya R

    •

    Dec 3, 2020

    As mentioned in the details, this course gives you a very brief, but an extremely important introduction into the world of Procurement and Sourcing at a global level. This introductory course is prepared in such a way that makes it extremely easy to understand, so it is a great start for anyone interested to learn about this field.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Lydia B

    •

    Oct 18, 2020

    Even though i have been in the field or both Purchasing and Procurement for a few years, there was so much more I learnt in this course. Most of all, how very important my contribution was to my company's growth. This had encouraged me to apply all I have learnt to improve my job performance.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Alleyn E R

    •

    Oct 3, 2020

    I found this course to be quite informative and very easy to grasp, i now have a clear understanding of the different rolls between Procurement and purchasing as well as the importance of supplier partnerships and so much more. I look forward to continued learning through Coursera programs.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Lisong F

    •

    May 16, 2022

    Although I am a Procurement professional of many years, some of the concepts discussed in this course were new and interesting to me. I learned about these concepts and thought about them, which will definitely help with my future Procurement work in real life. I appreciate this course.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Subhash T

    •

    May 30, 2021

    The purpose of taking this course was successfully accomplished. I want to know about the basics of Global procurement and sourcing, which was appropriately given by the professor. I wan to continue for the next modules in this course. Thank you very much.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Nahum B

    •

    Jul 10, 2021

    Una lectura muy extensa donde se mezcla experiencia y métodos comprobados por las empresas para conocer desde la diferencia entre Procurement y Sourcing hasta el papel del Indirect Sourcing pasando por la gestión de proveedores y buenas practicas.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Frankie R

    •

    Oct 1, 2020

    The reading material was pretty insightful and yet easy to read. At first I was a bit worried because it seemed like a good amount of reading but the articles are written really well. They were easy to get through because they were personable.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Asaad M A

    •

    Apr 4, 2025

    This course is a great starting point for anyone beginning their journey in procurement and sourcing. It gives you a clear understanding of the basics and prepares you to move confidently into more advanced or specialized areas later on.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By John P

    •

    May 21, 2022

    This course provided a comprehensive high-level overview of Procurement and Sourcing. It explained basic termninology as well as the most important functions and challenges of Procurement and Sourcing professionals.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Jeric M

    •

    Dec 11, 2020

    The introduction is very conversational in my point of view. It is not so academic nor too technical that can cause confusion. Thus this is really a good starter and a good avenue to springboard Procurement Knowhow.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Marlene C N

    •

    Apr 15, 2021

    Great course, Thanks to professor Don Klock for sharing all information. Of course you will need to dedicate time for the readings and peers review, you can learn as much as you want . Keep going.

    • Chevron Left
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
    • 10
    • 11
    • ...
    • 14
    • Chevron Right

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog
    • Teaching Center

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok
    Coursera

    Sign up

    Learn on your own time from top universities and businesses.

    ​
    ​
    Between 8 and 72 characters
    Your password is hidden
    ​

    or

    Already on Coursera?


    I accept Coursera's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Having trouble logging in? Learner help center

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.