Procurement & Purchasing

Business, Finance & Management · Beginner–Intermediate · 30 hours

Source goods and services strategically — the procurement cycle, supplier management, tendering and ethical, compliant purchasing in South Africa.

What you'll learn

• Explain the procurement cycle
• Source and evaluate suppliers
• Run fair tenders and negotiations
• Manage contracts and supplier performance
• Apply ethical and SA compliance rules

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Procurement
• Module 2: The Procurement Cycle
• Module 3: Specifications & Requirements
• Module 4: Supplier Sourcing
• Module 5: Tendering
• Module 6: Negotiation
• Module 7: Contract Management
• Module 8: Supplier Relationships
• Module 9: Ethics & Sustainability
• Module 10: Procurement in SA
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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