35E02000 - Procurement and Strategic Sourcing D, Lecture, 11.1.2022-17.2.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course you will possess a set of skills and knowledge that qualifies you for sourcing, purchasing and supply management jobs such as buyer, sourcing specialist, and procurement analyst. You are able to compare alternative sources of supply, develop holistic purchasing processes, and build tools for daily operative management. You also understand the impact of purchasing and supply management on firm performance.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 17.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katri Kauppi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course topics include sourcing strategy and procurement/sourcing impact on performance, purchasing category strategies and management, cost and spend analysis, supplier selection, outsourcing, supplier relationship management, purchasing organization and processes as well as sourcing of services.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    100% Assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and simulation games 36 h
    Independent and group work 124 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of articles and reports.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Please note some of the sessions may have compulsory attendance.


    Teaching Period:

    (2020, 2021) - No teaching

    2021-2022 Spring III


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