Managing Procurement and Vendors in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

Establishing a reliable supply chain requires precise control over your purchasing processes and vendor relationships. This course guides you through configuring the core procurement features within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. You will transition from understanding basic supply chain concepts to confidently setting up vendor profiles, managing purchase requisitions, and automating procurement workflows. By learning these foundational configuration steps, you will be able to optimize your organization's purchasing cycle and improve vendor collaboration. What you'll learn: - Understand core procurement and sourcing concepts within Dynamics 365 - Configure vendor profiles, search names, and collaboration portal settings - Create and manage purchase requisitions, requests for quotes, and purchase orders - Set up automated procurement workflows and approval hierarchies - Manage product receipts, quality checks, and vendor invoicing processes - Track vendor performance using built-in evaluation and rating criteria The course begins with essential terminology and setup prerequisites before moving step-by-step through vendor onboarding, order management, and workflow automation. You will read detailed explanations of system parameters and follow written scenarios to practice key configurations. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring functional consultants, and supply chain professionals new to Dynamics 365. No prior experience with the platform is required. Start reading today to master the essentials of vendor management and procurement configuration.