- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10182138
- Credits: 3.00
In this course, students will explore the impact of purchasing activities on the success and profitability of the organization, and consider the demands made on purchasing by various internal and external stakeholders. Activities include the purchasing process, tactical purchasing versus strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development and maintenance. Students will also explore contractual, ethical, legal, risk management, and sustainability issues faced by today's purchasing professionals.