Course Description

A modular programme for middle managers with functional responsibilities in Procurement and Supply Chain. On successful completion of all the examinations students are awarded Diploma in Procurement and Supply by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, UK. For details on the assessment process and requirement for graduation please refer to course content. On completion of level 4 students can go on to level 5 and level 6 qualifications of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, UK.

Duration: 

75 Hours (Approximately 6 months). In addition, students are expected to attend tutorials, participate in pair discussions, group discussions, case study analysis, discussion and presentation. The presentations will be followed by peer review and tutor feedback.

Eligibility

• Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident or Holding a valid work permit/Employment pass
• 21 Years of age
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or A Level, or
• 2 years working experience

Modules

1.0 Understand the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management

1.1 Explain the categories of spend that an organisation may purchase

1.2 Analyse the different sources of added value in procurement and supply

1.3 Compare the concepts of procurement and supply chain management

1.4 Differentiate the stakeholders that a procurement or supply chain function may have

2.0 Understand the stages of sourcing processes in creating added value outcomes that can be achieved with suppliers

2.1 Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes

2.2 Analyse the main stages of a sourcing process

2.3 Explain how electronic systems can be used at different stages of the sourcing process

2.4 Analyse the relationship between achieving compliance with processes and the achievement of outcomes

3.0 Understand the main aspects of organisational infrastructure that shape the scope of a procurement or supply chain function

3.1 Explain the main aspects of corporate governance of a procurement or supply chain function

3.2 Analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement

3.3 Compare the different structures of a procurement or supply chain function

3.4 Explain the common IT systems that can be used by a procurement or supply chain function

4.0 Understand the need for compliance with requirements when undertaking procurement activities in different sectors

4.1 Identify different economic and industrial sectors

4.2 Analyse the impact of the public sector on procurement or supply chain roles