You understand the various roles of purchasing and supply management in achieving strategic success. You know the strategic importance of supplier development to add value to international business partnerships. You can choose and apply appropriate sourcing strategies to different commodities, services and suppliers. You know the implications of information technology for strategic partnerships and the supply base.

Prerequisite: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

spend analysis
purchasing portfolio matrix
supplier relationship management (SRM): theory and SAP SRM
supplier selection

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Cooperation with the business community
During the course you will analyse a real life case from a supply chain perspective, keeping in mind a service and support point of view.

Internationality
Sourcing has a strong link to international business and the cases are related to the global environment. Multicultural teams.