This module enables participants to demonstrate an understanding of purchasing as it evolved through the years to procurement and supply management. Participants will develop their understanding of the driving forces behind this evolution and of the current role and expected outcomes of procurement in the organisational setting. The need for and the nature and importance of the governance of the function through policies, procedures and standards of ethical behaviour are also addressed. The course then takes participants through some of the specialized tools and techniques as well as through some key areas such as supplier selection, negotiating, the legal framework and international purchasing.
- Teacher: Ramchand Ramcharan