QQI LEVEL 6 PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT WITH SUPPLY CHAIN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

The aim of the Purchasing and Procurement component will introduce the learner to the principles of modern Procurement techniques. The learner will develop the knowledge, skill and competence required to apply the concepts of Purchasing and Procurement in a modern business environment and to analyse procurement and purchasing procedures and applications. The study of Purchasing can be approached from several perspectives. Such perspectives include those functions, process, link in the supply or value chain, relationship, discipline of the profession. This component will explore these to provide a good overview of Purchasing and Procurement.

The aim of this component is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competency to perform, independently or in a supervisory capacity, the management functions of strategic planning, decision making and waste management within a supply chain or the organization function.  The objective of the component is to promote an understanding of the contribution of the integrated supply chain to the achievement of overall business organisation effectiveness and competitive advantage.

1. Explain the meaning of key terms used in supply
   chain management
2. Evaluate the role of strategic planning within the
   business environment including the difference
   between strategic and operational planning as
   applied to both national and international
   organizations
3. Apply the principles of outsourcing to a business
   environment in the context supply chain management
4. Detail the supply chain considerations for businesses
   entering international markets including the range of
   options available for distribution
5. Analyse the relationship between internal and
   external supply chains in both national and
   international environments
6. Evaluate the main principles underpinning quality
   systems to include the contribution to theory and
   practice of appropriate national and international
   organisations
7. Propose appropriate key performance indicators
   suitable for supply chain management in a range of
   organizations operating in both the national and
   international environment
8. Analyse the role of supply chain management in
   environmental protection, including the relationships
   to waste management, sustainable energy, litter, and
   air and water pollution

1. Explain key terms associated with the procurement
   function
2. Evaluate the role of purchasing and procurement in
   an organization to include logistics and legal
   requirements
3. Research procurement in different sectors including
   public and private, in terms of tendering processes,
   specifications, and e-procurement
4. Explain the difference between rationalisation and
   development roles in purchasing
5. Evaluate the importance of green procurement with
   respect to sources of materials, waste management
   and product life cycle and disposal
6. Explain the key components of a contract to include
   the rationale for termination of agreements
7. Use a classification system to rank procurement
   items in order of importance
8. Implement tactical and strategic sourcing
9. Apply relevant criteria for assessment of suppliers
10. Negotiate effectively during all stages of procurement
    giving due consideration to ethical practices.

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