This course contains 7 units and can be completed in 6 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

• Unit 1. Procurement Management in Contemporary Business Management
• Unit 2. The Procurement Process
• Unit 3. Procurement Policies and Strategies
• Unit 4. Evaluate and Select Suppliers and Apply Negotiating Skills
• Unit 5. Quality Management in Procurement
• Unit 6. Global Sourcing and Contract Management in Procurement
• Unit 7. Ethical and Professional Standards in Procurement Practices

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

1. Explain the importance of procurement management in contemporary business management;
2. Outline the procurement process;
3. Design and implement procurement policies and strategies;
4. Develop skills and knowledge to effectively and efficiently evaluate and select suppliers;
5. Appreciate the role of quality management in procurement;
6. Explain the role of global sourcing in procurement;
7. Apply negotiation techniques in procurement management;
8. Discuss the types and importance of contract management in procurement; and
9. Recognise the role and importance of ethical and professional standards in procurement practices