Introduction to Purchasing

40 hours

Level 2

CILT — Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

english

Course Overview

The procurement function inside a logistics business. Covers the scope of purchasing, sourcing and contract law, progress monitoring, control, and global sourcing. The foundation for anyone heading into a buyer or procurement-coordinator role.

What you will learn

Map the scope of the procurement function and its impact on business profitability
Walk through a basic sourcing process from requirement to contract
Identify the contract-law fundamentals that govern purchasing decisions
Recognize the additional considerations that apply to global sourcing

Course Details

Optional module · 40 guided learning hours · 30-question OR exam · 1-hour duration · 50% pass mark. This unit introduces students to the concept of procurement. The process of procurement is having an increasing influence on the profitability and competitive advantage of organisations today and this unit emphasises the need to achieve a professional procurement function. The introduction to purchasing will examine the scope of purchasing, sourcing and contract law, progress monitoring, control, and global sourcing.

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