MODULE 1 Strategic Procurement Management and Sourcing
1.1 Introduction To Strategic Procurement Management and Sourcing
1.2 The Concept of Strategy
1.3 Strategic Development
1.4 Strategies & their Scope
Module 1 Assignment Questions
MODULE 2 Principles Of Logistics Management
2.1 Introduction to Logistics
2.2 Decisions Related to Logistics
2.3 Locating Logistics Facilities
2.4 Supply Chain Management Is a Wider Concept than Logistics
Module 2 Assignment Questions
MODULE 3 Purchasing and Supply Law
3.1 Legal Authority of Buyer & Seller
3.2 Uniform Commercial Code
3.3 The Purchase Order Contract
3.4 Law Governing Acceptance and Rejection of Goods
Module 3 Assignment Questions
MODULE 4 Freight Clearing and Forwarding
4.1 Early Days of Freight Clearing and Forwarding
4.2 The Role of Freight Forwarders
4.3 Transport Modes In Freight Clearing and Forwarding
4.4 Customs In Freight Clearing and Forwarding
Module 4 Assignment Questions
MODULE 5 Category Management
5.1 Introduction to Category Management
5.2 Category Management Issues
5.3 Category Management Risk Profiling
5.4 Category Management at The Corporate Level
Module 5 Assignment Questions
MODULE 6 Contract Management
6.1 The Procurement Specialist and Contract Law
6.2 Contracts for the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services
6.3 Drafting the Detail of Contract Clauses
6.4 The Right to Terminate a Contract
Module 6 Assignment Questions
Module 7 – Managing Supply Chain Risks
7.1 Introduction to Managing Risk in the Supply Chain
7.2 Understanding the Supply Chain Risk Profile
7.3 Managing Supply Chain Risk
7.4 Achieving Supply Chain Resilience
Module 7 Assignment Questions
Module 8 – E-Procurement And E-Supply Chain Management
8.1 Introduction To E-Commerce, E-Business,
E-Supply Chain Management and E-procurement
8.2 Electronic Data Interchange (Edi)
8.3 E-Hubs, Exchanges, Portals, Marketplaces and E-Catalogues
8.4 E-Auctions and Reverse Auctions
Module 8 Assignment Questions
FINAL ASSESSMENT – RESEARCH PROJECT
Provide learners with knowledge of strategic procurement management, sourcing, and logistics principles within supply chain systems.
Develop an understanding of purchasing and supply law, contracts, and compliance in procurement processes.
Strengthen capacity in freight clearing, forwarding, and category management for effective supply chain operations.
Equip learners with skills to identify, assess, and manage risks while building resilient supply chains.
Enhance competence in applying digital solutions through e-procurement and e-supply chain management for improved efficiency.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in the related field is required and prerequisite knowledge in the study area.
Procurement Officer
Procurement Specialist
Supply Chain Officer
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Officer
Logistics Coordinator
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Contract and Compliance Officer
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Humanitarian Logistics Specialist
Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Distribution Officer
Fleet Management Officer
Supply Chain Analyst
Procurement and Supply Chain Consultant