Purchasing 7.5 credits

The aim of this course is to give advanced knowledge of logistics from a purchasing and supply chain management perspective. The focus is on the purchasing function's importance for the company result. The course includes the following elements: • Purchasing and strategic sourcing • Initiate supplier relations: define needs, specify and document • Assess supplier portfolio, select suppliers • Prepare negotiations • Delivery and payment terms and contract management • Supplier relations • Sustainability and Corporate social responsibility (CSR) • Purchase orders, performance measurements (KPIs), and supplier evaluation • Supplier development process