Module aim

In any organisation, a significant proportion of costs are accounted for by the purchases of products and/or services, hence organisations see procurement and supply as a key contributor to their value added strategies. Equally, any organisation will also be managing the supply of products and/or services to their customers, be they internal or those from other external organisations, consumers or the general public. This module is designedusing the CIPS Procurement Cycle as its basis. It will provide those who are interested in developing an informed awareness of different perspectives or approaches within the discipline, an overview of the key stages associated with procurement and supply, and will serve as an introduction for those who are expected to address complex well-defined procurement and supply problems that are non-routine in nature.

CIPS membership is a major training requirement, and training is provided in English only

Course Content

• Understand and analyse the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management

•  Understand and analyse the key steps when procuring goods or services

• Understand and analyse the key aspects of organisational infrastructure that shape the scope of a procurement or supply chain function 

• Understand and analyse the need for compliance with requirements when undertaking procurement activities in different sectors