Introductory Sourcing and Procurement
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STUDY GUIDE<br />
INTRODUCTORY SOURCING<br />
AND PROCUREMENT<br />
SHORT COURSE<br />
DELIVERED BY:<br />
Web: www.logisticslearningalliance.com<br />
Email: enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com<br />
Phone: 0800 1588231
INTRODUCTORY SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT<br />
Students will complete the course with an<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of what a sourcing <strong>and</strong><br />
procurement is, why its management is<br />
important <strong>and</strong> how it fits into the supply<br />
chain. They will also gain an<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of how sourcing <strong>and</strong><br />
procurement operations work <strong>and</strong><br />
measures that can be taken to improve<br />
them.<br />
This course can also be used as credits<br />
to a recognised qualification from UK<br />
Awarding Organisations.<br />
Who is the course for?<br />
The <strong>Introductory</strong> <strong>Sourcing</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Procurement</strong> Short Course is designed for<br />
A refresher for experienced<br />
sourcing <strong>and</strong> procurement<br />
personnel<br />
An introduction to sourcing for new<br />
team leaders <strong>and</strong> supervisors<br />
An introduction to personnel who<br />
support sourcing activity (for<br />
example HR or IT staff)<br />
Part of the induction of new<br />
personnel<br />
Identifying needs<br />
Specifications<br />
Identifying sources<br />
Evaluating offers<br />
Managing vendors <strong>and</strong> negotiation<br />
Performance metrics<br />
Supplier performance<br />
Delivery reliability metrics<br />
<strong>Sourcing</strong> <strong>and</strong> order placement<br />
costs<br />
Cost to serve<br />
<strong>Sourcing</strong> structure<br />
Managing spend <strong>and</strong> risk<br />
Managing usage <strong>and</strong> risk<br />
Total performance management<br />
Relationship management<br />
E-procurement<br />
Supplier reduction<br />
Developing Supplier relationships<br />
How long does it take?<br />
The guided learning hours for this<br />
qualification are 80<br />
Assessment<br />
By the Centre Assessment Route – no<br />
examination!<br />
COURSE CONTENT<br />
Underst<strong>and</strong>ing sourcing <strong>and</strong><br />
procurement<br />
Why is the management of<br />
sourcing <strong>and</strong> procurement<br />
important?<br />
Efficiency <strong>and</strong> effectiveness<br />
How Will I Study<br />
All learning materials will be<br />
supplied through Logistics<br />
Learning Alliance’s online Campus<br />
to get you started. Responses to<br />
set tasks, based against the<br />
SCILworld interactive case study,<br />
will be emailed to LLA for review<br />
by your assigned Mentor, who will<br />
provide support <strong>and</strong> guidance<br />
throughout. The registration period,<br />
during which a learner should<br />
complete this course is one year.
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