Procurement for Strategic Advantage

Course aim

This course equips students with knowledge of procurement structures and processes in public and private sectors. It covers the theories and strategies in increasing value for business needs, buyer-supplier relationships and category management; as well as the analytical skills and competencies required in the realm of the digital age for strategic advantage.

Course content

Theories and frameworks guiding strategic sourcing and supply in global environments; Industry 4.0 shaping procurement digitalisation, support tools, pricing strategy, outsourcing, negotiation, tendering and contract management, addressing ethical issues and sustainable sourcing.

Textbook(s)

Lysons, K & Farrington, B 2020, Procurement and Supply Chain Management,, 10th edn, Pearson Education Limited, London, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of 54 units.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Lecture (Virtual)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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