QQI Level 6 Purchasing & Procurement (Part-Time) – SUBJECT TO QQI VALIDATION

Course Delivery:

Part-Time

Qualifications:

QQI Level 6 Purchasing & Procurement Minor Award - Subject to QQI Validation

The Purchasing and Procurement QQI level 6 Certificate course is a great foundation which will give the student a strong knowledge base, skills and competence to effectively manage the procurement function of any large or small organisation. The course is designed for a broad spectrum of people in business together with potential students who have no background in the sector.

Working in Procurement involves sourcing reliable suppliers and maintaining continuity of supply at a competitive price. You will be able to distinguish between the procurement and purchasing functions and logistics aspect of different types of public and private sector organisations.

The student will learn how to rank procurement items, how to implement tactical and strategic sourcing and can apply relevant criteria for assessment of suppliers. Effective negotiation through all stages of procurement together with key components of a contract including the rationale for termination of agreements.

Further professional education progression is easy through professional bodies (CIPS, APICS etc.,) or by undertaking the QQI full award at level 6  in Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics 6M2192