- Description
- Students develop knowledge about contract and business law, supplier quality assurance and performance management. Students also develop negotiation skills and an appreciation for the importance of professional ethics.
- Prerequisite
- LOG2030: Purchasing 2
- Parameters
- Access to inventory management and control operations.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and explain key principles of: • contract and business law
1.1 identify key principles of contract and business law; e.g., liens, waivers, liability, negligence
1.2 explain the impact of contract and business law on purchasing activities
1.3 identify and describe legislation that affects purchasing activities; e.g., Sales of Goods Act
1.4 identify purchasing activities that are in alignment with contract and business law and relevant legislation • supplier quality assurance
1.5 explain the principles of Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
1.6 identify and describe the impact of SQA on:
1.6.1 delivery
1.6.2 equality
1.6.3 invoicing
1.6.4 damaged goods
1.6.5 customer service • performance management
1.7 explain the principle of performance management
1.8 identify and describe the purpose of performance management in purchasing activities
1.9 identify and describe performance management models; e.g., total quality management, quality teams
1.10 evaluate performance management models employed using appropriate assessment tools and instruments
2 demonstrate basic understanding and skills in professional ethics
2.1 define the term professional ethics
2.2 identify and explain the role of professional ethics in the purchasing process
2.3 define and give examples of conflict of interest
2.4 explain the role of the:
2.4.1 Purchasing Management Association of Canada
2.4.2 National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
2.4.3 International Federation of Purchasing and Materials Management
2.5 identify and describe the requirements for designation as a:
2.5.1 Certified Professional Purchaser
2.5.2 Certified Professional Public Buyer
2.5.3 Certified Professional Purchasing Officer
3 demonstrate negotiation skills
3.1 define the term negotiate
3.2 explain the purpose of negotiating in purchasing activities
3.3 demonstrate negotiating skills in purchasing activities
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.