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Defining Business Need

Module
Duration
60hrs
Level
04
Language
english
Reference
L4M2
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Course Overview

Most procurement failures trace back to a vague specification. This module teaches you to translate a business need into a tight, defensible specification — and to back it up with a business case stakeholders can sign off on. Includes market analysis using Porter's Five Forces and budget modelling.

What you will learn

  • Build a business case for external sourcing with costs, benefits, options, and stakeholder alignment
  • Analyze markets using competitive forces and identify cost/price drivers
  • Write conformance and performance specifications that suppliers can deliver against
  • Apply value analysis and value engineering to improve specifications over time

Syllabus & course details

Core module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. The upstream module — before any sourcing or contracting happens. You'll learn to build a business case for external sourcing, analyze the market context (manufacturing, construction, retail, financial, agriculture, service), and write specifications that protect both buyer and supplier. Includes financial modelling and budget control techniques.

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Last updated June 3, 2026

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