Procurement

80 hours

Level 3

CILT — Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

english

Course Overview

Procurement as a strategic element in the supply chain. Covers the supply-side interface with external markets, value-for-money sourcing, supplier capabilities and lead times, commercial terms, and the management of supplier relationships from initial purchase through to ongoing performance.

What you will learn

Map procurement's position in a supply chain and the value it creates
Assess supplier capabilities and lead times for a specific purchase scenario
Apply commercial terms (pricing, payment, performance) to a supplier agreement
Manage an ongoing supplier business relationship using appropriate techniques

Course Details

Optional module · 80 guided learning hours · Closed-book written examination · 50% pass mark. Procurement is a key strategic element in any supply chain process. This unit covers procurement's role on the supply side of the supply chain — providing the interface with external supply markets. The purpose of procurement is to secure a value-for-money deal in the initial purchasing of a specified product or service by taking into account supply markets, potential suppliers, supplier capabilities, lead times, and commercial terms, and then to manage the business relationship with the supplier effectively.

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Last updated May 17, 2026

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