Procurement and Supply Environments - L3M1

Purpose:  On completion of this module, learners will be able to identify the range of environments in which procurement and supply is expected to operate and the external factors that can impact on overall success.

Aim:  Procurement and supply is to operate in a varied range of environments. As well as the public and private sectors, those responsible for the procurement and supply function may find themselves working with those in not-for-profit organisations. This module is designed for those who are involved in the procurement and supply function, who must recognise the wider environment in which they work and the impacts that different types of organisations can have on successfully meeting with overall organisational needs. They must know the importance of the external environment and also identify the procedures that regulate procurement and supply.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

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Learning Outcomes

Session 1:
[1.0] Know the different sectors of procurement and supply   
[1.1] Define the different types and functions of the private sector  

Session 2:
[1.2] Describe the role and scope of procurement and supply in the private sector  

Session 3:
[1.3] Describe the role and scope of procurement and supply in the public sector  
[1.4] Describe the role and scope of procurement and supply in the not-for-profit and third sector  

Session 4:
[2.0] Understand types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements  
[2.1] Explain how pricing arrangements are used in commercial agreements to ensure effective price and cost management  

Session 5:
[3.0] Know the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply   
[3.1] Identify the impact of the external environment on procurement and supply  



Session 6:
[3.2] Describe how the implications of economic criteria impact on procurement and supply   
[3.3] Describe how the implications of political and legislative criteria that impact on procurement and supply   

Session 7:
[3.4] Describe how the implications of environmental and ethical criteria impact on procurement and supply   
[3.5] Describe how the implications of social criteria impact on procurement and supply   

Session 8:
[4.0] Understand procedures that regulate procurement and supply   
[4.1] Describe the types of documentation used in procurement and supply  

Session 9:
[4.2] Explain how documented policies and procedures are used within procurement and supply  

Session 10:
Module Recap

                    Session Dates

              Summer Cohort 2020
                  To be announced
           
              Winter Cohort 2020

                  To be announced

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You can appear for the L3M1 examination on one of the following dates. Please contact the Certifications Manager to book your examination. Candidates need to pay for the Examination Fee and Centre Fee.

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