Procurement Principles and Practice (SCM 102)
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SCM 102 – PROCUREMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Module Objective
To introduce learners to the procurement cycle and develop foundational skills in purchasing goods, services and works.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Define procurement.
2. Explain the procurement cycle.
3. Distinguish procurement from purchasing.
4. Identify procurement methods.
5. Develop basic procurement requirements.
6. Prepare purchase requisitions.
7. Understand supplier selection.
8. Explain quotations and tendering.
9. Understand procurement documentation.
10. Apply basic procurement ethics.
Module Content
1. Procurement concepts
2. Procurement versus purchasing
3. Procurement principles
4. Procurement cycle
5. Needs identification
6. Procurement planning
7. Specifications
8. Purchase requisitions
9. Supplier identification
10. Request for quotation
11. Competitive bidding
12. Tendering
13. Bid evaluation
14. Supplier selection
15. Purchase orders
16. Procurement documentation
17. Procurement records
18. Ethical procurement
19. Fraud and corruption risks
20. Value for money
Practical Outputs
Learners should prepare:
• Purchase requisition
• Procurement request
• Simple RFQ
• Bid comparison sheet
• Purchase order
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
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