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Purchasing & Procurement
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Last updated March 30, 2023
The process of finding terms and agreeing with them, and acquiring goods or services from an external source, often via a competitive bidding process or tendering is called procurement. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity.
Purchasing & Procurement Course is designed to teach you about the process of developing and agreeing to specifications for goods or services, and how to engage stakeholders as you do it.
You will learn about a variety of the tools used in supplier selection and get a foundation in the basics of the surrounding negotiations. You will also get a broad knowledge of how to manage suppliers and review them to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about the role of procurement in an organisation
- Get familiar with purchasing cycle and purchasing toolkits
- You’ll also learn about quality management and how to manage competitive bids
- Know the fundamentals of supplier relationship management
- Effectively analyse and reduce risks in supply chain
- You’ll also learn about category management and inventory management
- Get a proper knowledge of e-procurement which will help you to be compatible in this digital era
Why choose this course
- Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion.
- Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
- Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
- Full tutor support on weekdays
Course Design
This Purchasing and Procurement Course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. No formal deadlines or teaching schedules are included, that aids a flexible study plan.
We broke down the course into several manageable modules which we believe will assist you to grasp each concept more efficiently – from the fundamentals to the most advanced aspects of the course.
The experts will teach you through a combination of:
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
- Assignment
Certification
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only £99. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage.
CPD Certificate of Achievement from Janets
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99.
Endorsement
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the exam, you will be able to apply for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate of achievement.
To verify your enhanced skills in the subject, we recommend that you also complete the assignment questions. These can be completed at any time which is convenient for yourself and will be assessed by our in-house specialised tutors. Full feedback will then be given on your current performance, along with any further advice or support.
Who is this course for?
This is one of the best purchasing and procurement online courses and suitable for anyone who wants to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and expert skills in the related field. Industry experts designed this course, so you don’t have to worry about the quality.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Supply Chain Basics | |||
| Supply Chain Basics | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 02: Role of Procurement in an Organisation | |||
| Role of Procurement in an Organisation | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 03: The Purchasing Cycle | |||
| The Purchasing Cycle | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 04: Purchasing Toolkits | |||
| Purchasing Toolkits | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 05: Managing Competitive Bids | |||
| Managing Competitive Bids | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 06: Quality Management | |||
| Quality Management | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 07: Supplier Relationship Management | |||
| Supplier Relationship Management | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 08: Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain | |||
| Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 09: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy | |||
| Improving Efficiency and Accuracy | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10: Category Management | |||
| Category Management | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 11: Inventory Management | |||
| Inventory Management | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 12: E-Procurement | |||
| E-Procurement | 00:18:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam- Purchasing & Procurement | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam- Purchasing & Procurement | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Purchasing & Procurement | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course.
You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.
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