Global Sourcing in Fashion (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage supplier sourcing in both local and overseas markets. It focuses on evaluating factories, products, and services against quality standards and codes of conduct to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
Learners will gain practical experience in obtaining supplier quotations, reviewing and evaluating tender documents, and negotiating contractual terms and supply arrangements. Emphasis is placed on aligning sourcing activities with organizational policies and documenting outcomes for accountability and transparency.
By the end of the course, participants will be confident in leading sourcing operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that procurement decisions support organizational objectives and operational efficiency.
What You'll Learn
Learn to explore and assess supplier options using organizational guidelines for effective sourcing.
2. Carry out sourcing of supplies through appropriate channels
Acquire practical skills in engaging with suppliers using methods that align with established procedures.
3. Evaluate factories, products, and services against standards
Gain the ability to assess supplier capabilities, product quality, and compliance with codes of conduct.
4. Negotiate supply arrangements and document outcomes
Develop negotiation strategies to finalize contracts and record agreements according to organizational requirements.
5. Complete sourcing operations with documentation and handover
Ensure sourcing activities are finalized with accurate records and proper handover to relevant departments.
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM AGE:
▪ 21 YEARS OLD
SINGAPOREAN / SINGAPORE PR:
▪ GCE ‘O’ LEVEL CREDITS WITH MINIMUM GRADE C6 FOR 3 SUBJECTS, INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS; OR
▪ WSQ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FASHION TECHNOLOGY; OR
▪ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE FROM ANY PEI; OR
▪ HIGHER NITEC
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:
▪ GCE "O" LEVEL CREDITS WITH A MINIMUM OF C6; OR
▪ IELTS SCORE 5.5 OR TOEFL SCORE 46; OR
▪ PASS TEMBUSU INSTITUTE'S ENGLISH TEST
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS, I.E., TURN ON THE LAPTOP, USE THE MOUSE, DRAG AND DROP FILES, USE ONLINE SEARCH ENGINES FOR RESEARCH, AND BE A COMPETENT USER OF MICROSOFT OFFICE.