Delivered at:: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 2 year, 2 module

Instructor

Лоренц Харри Микаел Херманн

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The aim of the course is to familiarize the participating students with the advanced concepts and frameworks of purchasing and supply management (procurement), and to develop students’ related analytical and decision making skills related to purchasing and supply management.

Learning Objectives

Topics such as the role of procurement in competitiveness of companies, total cost of ownership, supplier relationship management, supply risk management, international sourcing, procurement synergies, service procurement, sustainability will be discussed during the lectures.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate deep knowledge and critical understanding of theories, principles, concepts and methodologies of procurement management
Examine and critically appraise quantitative tools relevant in order to explore the strategic procurement management
Plan and perform independent research projects in the area of logistics applying the advanced concepts of the strategic procurement management
Understand the challenges of uncertain economic environment in order to discuss ongoing research while using various concepts from the materials offered in the course

Course Contents

Introductions and practicalities of taking the course Key procurement concepts & procurement maturity
Procurement strategy and category management. Supplier relationship management
Supplier selection. Total cost of ownership
Procurement performance management X-functional procurement teams
Service procurement Supply risk management
Supply market intelligence Innovation sourcing
Sustainable procurement Procurement skills for the future

Assessment Elements

in-class regular tasks
экзамен
The exam consists of two written questions (50% of the exam grade each one).

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 2nd module
0.3 * in-class regular tasks + 0.7 * экзамен

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Ribas, I., Lusa, A., & Corominas, A. (2019). A framework for designing a supply chain distribution network. International Journal of Production Research, 57(7), 2104–2116. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1530477

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Villena, V. H. (2019). The Missing Link? The Strategic Role of Procurement in Building Sustainable Supply Networks. Production & Operations Management, 28(5), 1149–1172. https://doi.org/10.1111/poms.12980

Master’s Programme 'Strategic Management of Logistics and Supply Chains'

Strategic Procurement Management in Supply Chains

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