1. Introduction to basic concepts
2. Relationship of procurement departments with customers and suppliers
3. The dilemma of outsourcing
4. Globalisation of procurement
5. Information systems and procurement
6. Electronic procurement
7. Description of requirements
8. Supplier evaluation and selection
9. Negotiations with suppliers
10. Training, pricing and contract management
11. Purchases of fixed assets
12. Evaluation of the performance of the procurement function
13. Special topics
    A combination of teaching and learning methods will be used, aiming at the active participation of the students and the practical application of the thematic units under examination; there will also be lectures using audiovisual media, discussions, and analyses of case studies on real business issues, experiential (group) activities, as well as projections of relevant videos. The students will also undertake an individual or group project. Furthermore, articles, audiovisual lecture materials, web links/addresses, useful information, case studies and exercises for further practice are posted in digital form on the AUA Open e-Class platform.

Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language:
• Bowersox, D., Closs, D., Cooper, M., Bowersox J. (2015). Εφοδιαστική και διοίκηση δικτύων διανομής. Λευκωσία: Broken Hill.
• Harrison, A. & van Hoek, R. (2021). Logistics Μάνατζμεντ και Στρατηγική. Αθήνα: CoreView Solutions.
• Λάιος, Λ. (2010). Διοίκηση Εφοδιασμού. Αθήνα: Humantec.
Related academic Journals:
• International Journal of Procurement Management
• Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing
• Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management