Mr. Niël Malan defines the purpose and objective of the power transformer sourcing team, identifies the sourcing stakeholder group and explains how to set up the power transformer sourcing governance approach.
Basic level of this course will answer some of the most essential questions, such as: What is power transformer sourcing, why do we need it and how do we implement it. Intermediate and advanced level will give you the opportunity to go into the depths of this topic and to get certified.
To see the entire syllabus, check out the Strategic sourcing for power transformers course brochure. You can choose between the Basic level and the Intermediate level at this phase – Master’s level will be open for registration soon.

Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #1: Introduction
This is the first e-lesson in the Strategic sourcing for power transformers course, authored and hosted by Mr. Niël Malan.
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Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #2: Power transformer sourcing strategy development
This is the second lesson in the entire course and the first conducted on the Intermediate level.
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Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #3: Power transformers contracting
This lesson is suitable for category managers, procurement specialists, transformer manufacturers and component suppliers.
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Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #4: Supplier management and development
This is the third lesson conducted on the Intermediate level, authored by Mr. Niel Malan.
VIDEO | PRESENTATION
Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #1: Introduction
This is the first e-lesson in the Strategic sourcing for power transformers course, authored and hosted by Mr. Niël Malan.
VIDEO | PRESENTATION
Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #2: Power transformer sourcing strategy development
This is the second lesson in the entire course and the first conducted on the Intermediate level.
VIDEO | PRESENTATION
Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #3: Power transformers contracting
This lesson is suitable for category managers, procurement specialists, transformer manufacturers and component suppliers.
VIDEO | PRESENTATION
Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #4: Supplier management and development
This is the third lesson conducted on the Intermediate level, authored by Mr. Niel Malan.
VIDEO | PRESENTATIONAbout the author

Niël Malan
Niël has 24 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain in the utility industry across Generation, Transmission and Distribution. He led and implemented successful strategic sourcing methodology for the Power Transformer Category on group level, securing strategic partnering with global Transformer manufacturers, to secure supply for best transformer technologies and optimized total cost of ownership.