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Procurement for Supply Chain Management Course
By One Education
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Highlights
On-Demand course
3 weeks
All levels
Description
Procurement for Supply Chain Management Course focuses on how organisations plan, source, negotiate, and manage goods and services within modern supply chains. Strong attention is given to procurement strategy, supplier evaluation, cost control, contract awareness, and ethical sourcing, all framed within a supply chain context. Commercial decision-making, demand planning, and risk awareness are explored to show how procurement supports continuity, value creation, and organisational objectives. Clear explanations and structured learning make complex procurement concepts easier to follow, even for those new to the subject.
Supply chain performance relies heavily on effective procurement decisions, and this course highlights how purchasing activities influence efficiency, resilience, and long-term growth. Topics include supplier relationships, sourcing methods, inventory coordination, and procurement data insights, presented in a clear and engaging way. Content is written to support professional development, confidence, and informed judgement across supply chain roles. A polished tone, subtle wit, and focused structure keep learning engaging while remaining professional and commercially relevant. This course suits individuals seeking to strengthen procurement knowledge and enhance supply chain understanding in a competitive business environment.
Learning Outcomes:
Here are a few important skills you will achieve from our course:
Acknowledge the foundations of procurement and the significance of this discipline to corporate operations.
Organise, schedule, and oversee procurement initiatives
Locate, pick, and bargain with suppliers
Evaluate and put into practice procurement laws and norms.
Identify and use procurement tactics
Comprehend and use supply chain and source management
Detect and use contract management
Procurement course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly acquired skills will enhance your professional development.
Key Features:
Quality Licence Scheme endorsed
CPD Accredited Course
Lifetime Access & 24/7 Support
Self-paced course modules
Module Attributes:
The course has been meticulously designed to deliver maximum information in minimum time. This approach enables students to easily comprehend the core concepts and confidently apply them to diverse real-life scenarios.
Course Curriculum:
This online course is designed with the following modules:
Module 01:
Supply Chain Basics
Defining Supply Chain Management
Procurement & Its Strategic Role
The Evolution of Purchasing
Reducing Time to Market
Procurement Summary
Assessment
Module 02:
Role in an Organisation
Purchasing and Supply in Different Types of Organisation
Centralisation & Decentralisation
Methods of Organising the function
Departmental Organisation
Purchasing in the Organisation Structure
Module 03:
The Purchasing Cycle
The Steps in the Cycle
Additional Points to Consider
Identifying a Need
The Purchase Requisition
Material Requirements
Planning Schedule
Developing a System
Identifying Suppliers
Issuing the Purchase Order
Issuing a Change Order
Invoice Auditing
Module 04:
Purchasing Toolkits
Analysing the Price
General Economic Issues
Variable-Margin Pricing
Six Categories of Cost
Analysing Costs
Evaluating Suppliers
Module 05:
Managing Competitive Bids
RFP's and RFQ's
Using Weighted Analysis
The Halo Effect
Using a Selection Committee
Elements of the Analysis
Creating a Contract
Ethical Considerations
Module 06:
Quality Management
Defining Quality
Quality System
Specifications
Defining Specification
Standardisation
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Tests for Quality Control and Reliability
Module 07:
Supplier Relationship Management
Defining Supplier Relationship Management
Collaborative Business Relationships
Relationship Formation
Models of Supplier Relationships
The Termination of Relationships
Module 08:
Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain
Defining Risk Management
The Risk Management Process
Internal and External Drivers of Key Risks
Risk Description
Risk Estimation
Risk Identification Techniques
Risk Analysis Methods and Techniques
Best Practice of Risk management
Module 09:
Improving Efficiency and Accuracy
Reason for Evaluating Supplier Performance
Things to Evaluate
Quantitative Approaches to Supplier Evaluation
Service Level Agreement
The Seven Cs of Effective Supplier Evaluation
Module 10:
Category Management
Introduction to Category Management
Categories of Category Management
Themes of Category Management
Category Management Risk Profiling
Corporate Travel
Capital Investment
Module 11:
Inventory Management
Introduction
Provisioning System
Order Quantities & Stock Control
Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Defining MRP
The Main Features of an MRP System
MRP2
Distribution Resource Planning
Enterprise Resource Planning
Lean & Agile Supply
Module 12:
E-Procurement
E-SCM & E-Procurement
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
E-Hub, Exchanges, Portals, Marketplace
E-Catalogue
E-Auction
E-Payment
Method of Assessment
MCQ Based
Passing Marks 60%
Instant Assessment and Feedback
Certification:
QLS Endorsed Certificate
CPD Accredited (CPD QS) Certificate
Both PDF & Hardcopy certificates are available
Who is this course for?
Anyone involved in supply chain management or purchasing, such as purchasing managers, supply chain managers, and procurement experts, should take this course.
For individuals wishing to work in supply chain management, it is also advantageous.
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.
Career path
After passing this online course, explore opportunities including the following:
Procurement Professional (£30,000 to £60,000)
Supply Chain Manager (£24,000 to £48,000)
Purchasing Manager (£30,000 to £60,000)
Procurement Analyst (£30,000 to £75,000)
Supply Chain Analyst (£24,000 to £60,000)
Supply Chain Coordinator (£24,000 to £48,000)
Procurement Officer (£20,000 to £45,000)
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - £9
CPD Accredited Certification from One Education
After successfully completing this course, you will qualify for the CPD accredited certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in both PDF & hardcopy format, which can be received by paying:
PDF Certificate: £9
Certificate of completion
Hard copy certificate - £15
Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25
Certificate of completion
Hard copy certificate - £109
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing this course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -
Within the UK: £109
International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119
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