Unaccredited - Introduction to Procurement syllabus

Category: Procurement

Level: Beginner

The course provides an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of the purchasing cycle and how each stage contributes to the effective management of the supply chain function.

The Introduction to Procurement course is suitable for those in a junior procurement or supply chain role, as well as anyone who is new to the profession.

Introduction to procurement and supply

Role and value-add of procurement

Category managementt

Supply chain management � how and why it differst

Planning and specifying the purchase

Planning procurement activitiest

Five �rights� of procurementt

Characteristics of different spend categoriest

Types of specificationt

Engaging suppliers in early discussiont

Implementation and ethical considerations

Award, supplier performance management and ethicst