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.
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
Exam Dates
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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