PurchasingLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Students understand the meaning of the purchasing as part of the business in different organizations and networks. In addition, a student knows the core concepts in the field of purchasing and understands the main issues concerning the purchasing strategy and planning. The aim is to gain understanding of the possibilities and the challenges the procurement offers and faces in an organization.

Sisältö

The main content will include
- role of purchasing
- decision making in purchasing
- purchasing management process
- buying business services
- purchasing and business strategy
- category sourcing
- purchasing, innovation and quality
- performance measurement in purchasing
- collaborative business relationships.

Esitietovaatimukset

The students are able to find information independently and to prepare reports. They have the basic knowledge of logistics processes.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Excellent (5)
The students have attained an excellent level in the objectives. In addition, they have shown active participation during the instruction.
Good (3-4)
The students have attained a good level in the objectives. Their activity during the instruction has been irregular.
Satisfactory (1-2)
The students know the basics and understand how to apply their knowledge according to the objectives. Their activity has been irregular during the instruction.