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Procurement and Purchasing
Career Education

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Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Procurement and purchasing are vital components of modern operations, particularly within manufacturing and supply-driven industries. This course provides an in-depth exploration of procurement systems, purchasing strategies, and manufacturing supply processes, ensuring learners gain clarity on how purchasing decisions influence manufacturing outcomes. By focusing on procurement in both local and global contexts, the course highlights effective purchasing methods that streamline manufacturing performance, reduce costs, and optimise supply chains. It equips learners with essential procurement and purchasing knowledge applicable to manufacturing and beyond.

Summary of key takeaways:

  • Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes

  • Insight into procurement impact on manufacturing success

  • Clear strategies for purchasing and supply optimisation

  • Appreciation of procurement as a driver of operational efficiency

  • Practical knowledge linking purchasing to manufacturing performance

What You Gain Through Taking Procurement and Purchasing Training From Career Education

  • A FREE PDF Certificate immediately after completion from reed
  • Access to the course resources for life
  • Complete tutor support is provided
  • Simple to understand and are taught by professionals
  • 24/7 Email and live chat assistance and guidance
  • Freedom to use any device, i.e. computer, tablet, or mobile phone, to access the course on your own schedule

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

3
sections
13
lectures
1h 20m
total

    • 1: Module 01 Understanding Procurement 08:00
    • 2: Module 02 Creating and Organizing Requirements 10:00
    • 3: Module 03 Selecting the Supplier and Awarding the Contract 08:00
    • 4: Module 04 Public Procurement Law in the UK 07:00
    • 5: Module 05 Assessing the Negotiating Environment 07:00
    • 6: Module 06 Future Challenges to Purchasing 06:00
    • 7: Module 07 Principles of the Purchasing Strategy 07:00
    • 8: Module 08 Principles of Global Purchasing 08:00
    • 9: Module 09 Risk Management in Purchasing 07:00
    • 10: Module 10 Procurement Market Research 10:00
    • 11: Assessment -

    • 12: Claim Your Certificate for Procurement and Purchasing - 424506 01:00

    • 13: Review Request for Procurement and Purchasing- 424506 01:00

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Description

The Procurement and Purchasing course examines the interconnected role of procurement, purchasing, and manufacturing. The content explores procurement strategies that drive efficiency in purchasing and strengthen manufacturing operations. It explains how purchasing processes affect manufacturing output, detailing the link between procurement decision-making and the availability of materials essential for manufacturing systems.

Key areas include supplier evaluation, procurement negotiation, purchasing contracts, and their impact on manufacturing continuity. Emphasis is placed on procurement as a strategic driver rather than a simple administrative function. Purchasing is presented as a mechanism that underpins manufacturing efficiency, quality assurance, and operational stability.

The course also demonstrates how procurement frameworks align with manufacturing goals. By studying case-based procurement challenges, learners understand the significance of purchasing policies in shaping long-term manufacturing success. Both procurement and purchasing are considered in the wider context of global supply and competitive manufacturing, making this course a foundation for anyone wishing to understand how procurement and purchasing sustain manufacturing resilience.

Certification

The free e-certificate will be instantly available to download for every student who completes the Procurement and Purchasing course successfully.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals seeking careers in procurement and purchasing roles

  • Professionals aiming to enhance procurement knowledge in manufacturing

  • Managers needing stronger skills in purchasing operations

  • Supply chain specialists exploring procurement frameworks

  • Those seeking to optimise manufacturing performance through purchasing strategies

  • Administrators involved in procurement processes

  • Graduates preparing for purchasing and procurement employment pathways

  • Anyone interested in procurement impact within manufacturing industries

Requirements

There are no official entry requirements for the Procurement and Purchasing, and it is available to all students.

Career path

  • Procurement Officer – £28,000

  • Purchasing Manager – £40,000

  • Supply Chain Analyst – £35,000

  • Manufacturing Operations Planner – £38,000

  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist – £42,000

  • Procurement Consultant – £45,000

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