The aim of the course is to:

• examine the role of procurement management in businesses and organisations both in their internal and their external environment.
• analyse the supplier selection criteria
• analyse the modern tendencies of globalisation of supply and e-procurement.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe the basic concepts of procurement management.
• explain the role of procurement departments.
• explain the relationship between procurement and globalization.
• examine alternative approaches to assessing procurement procedures.
• assess the performance of procurement procedures.

General Competences:
• Adapting to new situations
• Decision-making
• Working independently
• Teamwork
• Working in an international environment
• Project planning and management
• Respect for difference and multiculturalism
• Showing social, professional, and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues
• Advance free, creative and causative thinking