Course description
Building upon the foundation of the first purchasing course, this course will focus on the processes, tools, methods, and strategies applied in the most effective and efficient manner for purchasing activities; like sourcing, tendering, cost management, supplier/contract management & evaluation, and purchasing devolution. All of this will be reinforced through applied exercises and assignments, culminating with an introduction to how purchasing supports the overall organizational strategies and goals of customer satisfaction.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery