The Purchase Management and Responsible Procurement course is your gateway to mastering the art of strategic procurement in today’s rapidly evolving market. With growing demand for professionals skilled in sustainable and responsible procurement, this course provides you with the essential knowledge to stand out. You’ll explore the fundamentals of purchasing, delve into supplier and supply chain management, and gain insights into implementing responsible procurement systems. As businesses worldwide strive for sustainability, understanding these concepts is crucial. By enrolling, you’ll develop critical skills that enhance your career prospects, equipping you to drive positive change in procurement practices. Join us to become a leader in this burgeoning field and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Purchasing Management and Responsible Procurement
Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To gain a sound understanding of the fundamentals of purchasing and procurement processes.
- To identify key aspects of supplier and supply chain management.
- To evaluate responsible and sustainable procurement strategies.
- To apply the principles of sustainable procurement in real-world scenarios.
- To analyse various types of responsible procurement practices.
- To develop skills in managing a sustainable procurement system.
- To improve decision-making in procurement and supply chain management.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. BASICS AND KEY ASPECTS OF PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT
Basics, terms and issues relating to purchasing and procurement
Structure and organisation in purchasing and procurement management
Purchasing and procurement management processes
Standards and codes in purchasing and procurement management
Purchasing and procurement risks
UNIT 2. SUPPLIER AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: "SUPPLY CHAIN"
Supplier management and supplier relationship management
Design of relationship frameworks and dialogue with suppliers
Supply chain
Responsible and sustainable supply chain management
Subcontracting by suppliers and the key provisions of a model law
UNIT 3. RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Purchasing and procurement management as a business function
The sustainable procurement management system in accordance with ISO 20400:2017. Part I
The sustainable procurement management system in accordance with ISO 20400:2017. Part II
The impact of procurement on the Sustainable Development Goals
Procurement management in the ISO 26000:2010 Guideline on Social Responsibility
UNIT 4. MAIN CONCEPTS AND TYPES OF RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
Traditional procurement management
Current procurement management
Responsible and sustainable procurement
Types of responsible and sustainable procurement
Sustainable public procurement