ONLINE LEARNINGProcurement and Supply Chain ManagementOnline | Start anytime | Study at your own pace | Excellent support

About this programme
Procurement and supply chain management involves the purchasing, storage and control of inventory such as,  control of machinery, equipment, goods, raw material and other resources required by an organisation in the provision of its products and services.  The procurement and supply manager plays a pivotal role in tracking consumer and buyer behaviour and negotiating and bargaining with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that goods are readily available.  This Short Learning Programme (SLP) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management will broaden your knowledge and skills in this field of study.

Programme outline
The following topics will be covered in the programme:

Define purchasing management

5
Purchasing function in perspective and the task of purchasing and supply management

Understand how to manage the supply base

5
Strategic sourcing, selection and performance evaluation of suppliers
5
Supply policies, strategies and supplier relationship management
5
Ethical aspects, corporate governance and social responsibility in purchasing and supply management

Study the key performance areas of purchasing and supply

5
Quality management
5
Cost analysis and price determination
5
Inventory management and materials flow activities
5
Risk management in purchasing and supply

Consider the instruments in managing purchasing and supply

5
Characteristics of negotiation
5
Research techniques
5
Electronic information and communication systems in purchasing and supply
5
Managing purchasing and supply contracts

Study the areas of application in purchasing and supply

5
International and global trends in purchasing and supply
5
Purchasing capital equipment
5
Purchasing from small businesses and the purchasing of services

Admission requirements

You are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of the English language at NQF Level 2 / Grade 10 or equivalent.

Certification

Successful students will be awarded the Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management – CIBM).

Starting date

Any date, open and continuous registration.

Programme duration

This is an online learning programme. Students may register and start at any time and study at their own pace. Students have up-to 6 months to complete this course.

Fees and study material

Affordability and quality education make Unigrad College a popular choice with students. Fees can be paid in monthly instalments or in full. Speak to a Unigrad career consultant about our fees and payment options. Unigrad College also partners with Student Hero and Capitec, to learn more about the available funding options, visit https://www.unigradcollege.co.za/funding-options/.

Textbooks and study materials are INCLUDED in our fees!

What is a Short Learning Programme?

The modern business world demands a vast variety of skills and abilities.  Unigrad offers an extensive range of short learning programmes particularly designed to address these demands by enhancing the quality of skills and knowledge available to the workplace.  These short learning programmes are typically aimed at working adults, or those seeking employment and whilst they are not full qualifications, such as those appearing on the NQF and registered with SAQA, their benefit lies in their rapid and significant improvement to skill and knowledge levels of the student.  This makes short learning programmes ideal for people who need to upgrade their CV’s, but do not have the time or finances to engage in a lengthy course of study.   This short learning programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM).