Introduction to purchasing, current trends, options, and tools currently available in the marketplace, and will explore technology resources and methods of selection of technology suppliers and vendors. A step-by-step process for sourcing and negotiation and a discussion on the use of third-party facilitators and enablers will also be included. Supply Chain Management relationship focus on the supply market intelligence, relationship assessment and management, negotiation, contracting, and managing conflict in business relationships in a globally integrated supply chain. Negotiation skill required in every situation within the organizational environment.