SCHM3305 (Sourcing, Procurement, and Negotiation) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.6/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Addresses the strategic and operational role of sourcing and procurement and its impact on the supply chain as it relates to the entire organization. The selection, contracting, development and monitoring/managing of the right supplier in the right location is more often a source of competitive advantage and a major contributor to a company’s bottom line. The course focuses on a variety of aspects of this function—strategy development, organization, procedures, supplier selection, negotiations, buyer-supplier relationship management, quantity, quality, timeliness, and cost/price considerations for the purchase of goods and services.
Data updated October 2026.