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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Strategic Purchasing | |||
| Reference | BSM520 | Version | 8 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To promote understanding of the strategic contribution of procurement in ensuring achievement of organisational goals. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise the strategic role of procurement in a range of organisational contexts. |
| 2 | Make informed judgements and appropriately apply strategic tools and techniques in business, competitive and organisational environments. |
| 3 | Generate, source and manage relevant data and information to support strategic decision making. |
| 4 | Evaluate personal skills and develop a range of professional relationships with a focus on change management and motivation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The strategic role of procurement, total cost of ownership, data management, information and decision making, information flows, supply base analysis, supplier selection, supplier relationship management, technology, cost models, procurement function and structure, category management, procurement teams, culture and organisations. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| On campus students. The module is delivered in Blended mode through lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. Off campus students. The module is also delivered in a self-directed, Online mode through web-based learning materials, supported by online seminars and tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | LYSONS, K. and FARRINGTON, B., 2020. Purchasing and supply chain management. 10th ed. London: Pearson Education. |
| 2 | VAN WEELE, A., 2022. Procurement and supply chain management.8th ed. Andover: Cengage Learning. |
| 3 | BAILEY, P., et al., 2021. Procurement, principles and management in the digital age. 12th ed. London: Pearson Education. |
| 4 | GUTH, S., 2022. Project procurement management: a guide to structured procurements. Independent Publishing Platform. |