Hankintojen johtaminen
Organizational competitiveness increasingly depends on the ability to strategically leverage external resources, supplier networks, and supply chains. At the same time, geopolitical shifts, sustainability requirements, supply chain risks, and technological transformation are reshaping procurement's role faster than ever before.
The Hankintojen johtaminen program (Strategic Supply Management) offers a comprehensive approach to strategic procurement, supplier and category portfolio management, and risk, sustainability, and resilience management. It helps participants move from operational procurement management to strategic leadership of networks, suppliers, and supply chains. The program combines the latest research, practical leadership models, and the development of your own organization into one impactful learning experience.
After completing the program, you will be able to lead procurement and supply networks as sources of competitive advantage and value creation:
- Understand the strategic importance of procurement in building business competitiveness
- Manage category portfolios, supplier relationships, and supply networks systematically
- Identify ways to increase the business value and impact of procurement
- Strengthen supply chain resilience, sustainability, and performance
- Leverage market intelligence, data, and new technologies to support decision-making
If the participant successfully completes the program and later enrolls in the Aalto Executive MBA or MBA program, up to 4.5 ECTS credits may be recognized toward MBA studies within five years.
Please note that the program is held in Finnish.
By completing this program, you will be eligible for alumni status and become part of Aalto EE's global alumni community. The alumni community offers valuable benefits that support your professional development and networking:
- Invitations to exclusive alumni events and networking opportunities
- An alumni newsletter that brings together the most important news, events, and content
- The opportunity to participate in most of our programs at a special fee
Benefits
In this program, you will enhance your ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop procurement as part of business objectives. Gain fresh insights, applicable concepts, and practical tools that make your daily work easier and more effective—and start applying what you learn immediately. After the program, you will have a comprehensive understanding of modern procurement and the actions needed to drive development forward.
For
The program is designed for experienced professionals and leaders in procurement, supply chains, and business development who are responsible for procurement strategy or want to strengthen their strategic impact.
The program is well-suited to, for example:
- Chief Procurement Officers and Procurement Managers
- Professionals responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement
- Category Managers
- Supplier Relationship Management and supplier network development leaders
- Leaders of procurement development and transformation projects
- Supply chain, operations, and production directors
- Business leaders involved in decisions on outsourcing, supplier strategies, or supply chain development
Content and Schedule
The program includes three core modules (7 days), one elective module, and a self-paced online course. The core modules cover the strategic role of procurement, market intelligence, category and supplier portfolio management, and risk management, resilience, and sustainability in supply networks.