CIPS L4 Diploma

L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply

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On completion of this module, learners will be able to identify the key stakeholders through the application of the sourcing process, the analysis of the procurement cycle and the evaluation of the influence procurement and supply has as a source of added value for the organisation.

Course curriculum

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    Course Preview and Explanation

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    Chapter 1 - Understand and analyse the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management

    • Chapter 1 - Session Notes

    • LO|1.1 Describe the categories of spend that an organisation may purchase

    • LO1.2| Analyse the different sources of added value in procurement and supply

    • LO1.3| Compare the concepts of procurement and SCM

    • LO1.4| Differentiate the stakeholders that a procurement and supply chain function may have
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    Chapter 2 - Understand and analyse the key steps when procuring goods or services

    • Chapter 2 - Session Notes

    • LO2.1| Explain the key aspects of the procurement cycle

    • LO2.2| Analyse the key stages of a sourcing process

    • LO2.3| Explain how electronic systems can be used at different stages of the sourcing process

    • LO2.4| Analyse the relationship between achieving compliance with processes and the achievement of outcomes.
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    Chapter 3 - Understand and analyse the key aspects of organisational infrastructure that shape the scope of a procurement or supply chain function

    • Chapter 3 - Session Notes

    • LO3.1| Explain key aspects of corporate governance of a procurement or supply chain function

    • LO3.2| Analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement

    • LO3.3| Examine the different structures of a procurement or supply chain function

    • LO3.4| Explain the common IT systems that can be used by a procurement or supply chain function
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    Chapter 4 - Understand and analyse the need for compliance with requirements when undertaking procurement activities in different sectors

    • Chapter 4 - Session Notes

    • LO4.1| Classify different economic and industrial sectors

    • LO4.2| Analyse the impact of the public sector on procurement or supply chain roles

    • LO4.3| Examine the impact of the private sector on procurement or supply chain roles

    • LO4.4| Examine the impact of the not-for-profit or third sector on procurement or supply chain roles
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    Practice Exam Questions

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