Strategic Procurement Management unit (JNB637)

Introduction

Procurement plays a pivotal role in supply chains by acting as the bridge between an organization and its suppliers, ensuring that the right materials, services, and products are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. JNB637 Strategic Procurement Management provides an in-depth exploration of key concepts, practices, and strategies essential for effective procurement within modern supply chains. The Unit covers critical topics including sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, matching supply with demand, procurement in different context, negotiation and contract management, outsourcing, offshore procurement, and measuring procurement performance. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues such as sustainable procurement practices, procurement in a circular economy, and the advancements brought by Procurement 4.0 technologies. Through case studies, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, students will gain the skills necessary to navigate complex procurement environments and drive value creation within organizations

Summary

Unit name	Strategic Procurement Management
Unit code	JNB637
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator	Doctor Seyed Mehdi Zahraei
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the strategic role of procurement in supply chain management and offshoring decisions.
• Examine context-specific procurement strategies and approaches for effective negotiations, contract management, and supplier evaluation.
• Employ data analytics tools to analyse procurement data and generate actionable insights.
• Propose sustainable and circular strategies for different procurement scenarios.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JNB537

Teaching

Assessment	Online Quiz (15%)|Presentation (20%)|Essay (25%)|Final exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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