Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering in Agile Sourcing: A Complete Guide
Course Overview
This course is designed to help procurement and sourcing professionals build stronger collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in **Agile sourcing environments**.
Modern sourcing success depends on how well procurement teams understand **business requirements**, align with **stakeholder priorities**, and adapt to **changing needs** through iterative engagement.
Participants will explore frameworks and techniques to effectively capture, validate, and prioritize stakeholder requirements while maintaining agility, transparency, and speed in sourcing cycles.
Through role-play exercises, stakeholder mapping, and live sourcing simulations, this course builds the interpersonal, analytical, and strategic skills needed to manage collaboration-driven sourcing events in today’s dynamic business context.
Why This Course is Important
Bridges Procurement and Business Objectives — ensures sourcing outcomes meet actual business needs.
Strengthens Stakeholder Relationships — improves communication, trust, and cross-functional alignment.
Drives Agility — enables rapid iteration and flexible response to evolving requirements.
Reduces Rework and Delays — by clarifying requirements upfront with stakeholder input.
Supports Value-Based Procurement— focuses on outcomes, not just compliance or lowest price.
Target Audience
* Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Managers
* Category Managers and Buyers
* Project and Program Managers
* Supplier Relationship Managers
* Business Analysts and Requirements Engineers
* Cross-functional stakeholders involved in procurement
Course Duration
5 Days
Format: *In-person / Virtual (Instructor-led)*
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Apply **Agile collaboration techniques** for sourcing and stakeholder management.
* Identify and map key stakeholders and their requirements.
* Facilitate **requirements discovery sessions** effectively.
* Translate stakeholder input into clear, actionable sourcing specifications.
* Manage evolving requirements through **iterative sourcing cycles**.
* Use communication and negotiation tools to maintain stakeholder alignment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
* Conduct stakeholder analysis and engagement planning.
* Use Agile tools such as user stories, Kanban boards, and backlog refinement.
* Lead cross-functional requirement workshops and sprint reviews.
* Balance competing stakeholder priorities in sourcing decisions.
* Foster collaboration and transparency across business units and suppliers.
* Develop a living requirements register for iterative sourcing projects.
Course Modules
Module 1 – Introduction to Agile Sourcing and Stakeholder Collaboration
* Overview of Agile sourcing methodology
* Role of collaboration in Agile procurement success
* Stakeholder engagement principles in iterative projects
Module 2 – Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis
* Identifying internal and external stakeholders
* Stakeholder influence and interest matrix
* Mapping value expectations and communication needs
* Exercise: Create a stakeholder engagement map
Module 3 – Requirements Gathering Techniques
* Interviewing, workshops, and co-design sessions
* Translating needs into user stories and acceptance criteria
* Prioritizing requirements using MoSCoW and value mapping
* Exercise: Building an Agile sourcing backlog
Module 4 – Collaboration Tools and Techniques
* Using digital collaboration tools (Miro, Trello, Jira, Asana)
* Conducting Agile sourcing ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives)
* Managing continuous stakeholder feedback
* Workshop: Simulated stakeholder negotiation
Module 5 – Managing Change and Continuous Alignment
* Handling evolving stakeholder needs during sourcing
* Communication frameworks for transparency and updates
* Balancing compliance, speed, and flexibility
* Case Study: Agile sourcing collaboration in a multinational enterprise
Training Methodology
* Interactive lectures and guided discussions
* Stakeholder simulation and real-case exercises
* Agile collaboration workshops and tool demos
* Peer learning through role-plays and scenario planning
* Facilitated feedback sessions and reflection
Certification
Participants who successfully complete this course will receive:
🎓 **Professional Certificate in Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering in Agile Sourcing**
Contact Info:
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