You learn procurement from the operational point of view. As there are various hands-on exercises with SAP, you learn to use different procurement functionalities in SAP, such as inventory management and logistics invoice verification.

Prerequisites: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management and ICT1LF102 ERP and Project Management.

Basic procurement process
Material requirements planning
Sources of supply
Supplier contracts
Pricing in procurement
Inventory management
Logistics invoice verification

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
Different types of software are used for procurement operations. SAP is one of the most prominent softwares and many companies use it in their daily business operations, also in procurement.

Internationality
SAP is used globally so the knowledge that you learn during this course is valid internationally.