Individual assignment of 2800 words which will assess all Learning Outcomes.

Through the use of relevant case studies and application of appropriate concepts, models and theories, the following areas of purchasing will be covered:

- The global purchasing environment (external)
- Role and scope of purchasing (internal) and fit with organisational strategies / the benefits of effective purchasing
- Systems and procedures in purchasing
- Working with suppliers (supplier management)
- Legal aspects of purchasing
- Corporate Social Responsibility & environmental factors in purchasing
- Benchmarking

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self-directed study (12 hours of formal lectures/large group activities, 24 hours of tutorials). Learning support materials will be provided by the module leader.

A range of resources, including, University library and IT facilities, the Internet, journals and databases.
Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management
Journal of Operations Management

Axelsson, B. & Wynstra, F. (2002), Buying Business Services, Wiley. ISBN 978-0470843024
Lysons, K. & Farrington, B. (2005), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 7th edition Financial Times/ Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0273694380