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OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Unit Reference Number L/618/1231


Unit Title Procurement and Supply Management
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Unit Grading Structure Pass/Fail

Unit aims

The unit seeks to provide learners with a thorough understanding of procurement and supply
management from a strategic, technological, process and relationship perspective. The goal
is to provide insights on the role of procurement within supply chain management, the tools
and techniques to assess sourcing options, the negotiation and contractual issues
encountered with suppliers, effective supplier relationship management and technological
enablers in procurement.

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –


The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the contexts 1.1 Analyse the different sources of value addition in
of procurement and procurement.
supply Management. 1.2 Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes.
1.3 Analyse the impact of organisational policies and
procedures on procurement.
1.4 Compare the different structures of a procurement
function.
2. Understand the 2.1 Explain how costs and prices can be
application of tools and estimated for procurement activities.
techniques for sourcing. 2.2 Explain the main processes used for obtaining
quotations and tenders from suppliers.
2.3 Develop selection and award criteria with regards to
selecting suppliers.
2.4 Evaluate the role of technology in enhancing the
efficiency and effectiveness of procurement.
3. Understand approaches 3.1 Explain the main types of contractual agreements
to finalise contractual between customers and suppliers.
agreements with 3.2 Compare the types of approaches that can be
suppliers.
pursued in commercial negotiations.
3.3 Evaluate the main methods that can influence the
achievement of desired outcomes.
4. Understand and manage 4.1 Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess
the dynamics of relationships with suppliers.
relationships with 4.2 Explain the main approaches to conflict resolution
suppliers.
in commercial contracts.
4.3 Explain the main techniques for supplier

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OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS

relationship management.

Scenario:

You are employed as COO of Essex based ‘EXPORTUK’ Limited, a fast-growing


pharmaceutical company or within a similar organization (e.g. a manufacturer, retailer or
logistics services provider). Apart from the domestic market, the company exports medicines
to several European countries and hope to expand into Middle east and far east.

You are tasked with revamping the supply chain to find alternate providers. You have a team
of 10 employees who will do the groundwork. You are tasked with providing them a briefing
so that they are ready to negotiate with the potential suppliers to secure favourable deals for
the company.

Task 1 of 1 Essay

Instructions

Your briefing will be in an essay format and will consist of the following two parts:

Part A
1. Analyse the different sources of value addition in procurement.
2. Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes.
3. Based on your organisation, analyse the impact of organisational policies and
procedures on procurement.
4. Compare the different structures of a procurement function.
5. Explain how costs and prices can be estimated for procurement activities.
6. Based on your organisation, explain the main processes used for obtaining
quotations and tenders from suppliers.
7. Based on your organisation, develop selection and award criteria with regards to
selecting suppliers.
8. Evaluate the role of technology in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of
procurement.
(LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

Part B
1. Explain the main types of contractual agreements between customers and suppliers
2. Compare the types of approaches that can be pursued in commercial negotiations
3. Evaluate the main methods that can influence the achievement of desired outcomes
4. Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships with suppliers
5. Explain the main approaches to conflict resolution in commercial contracts
6. Explain the main techniques for supplier relationship management

(LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, LO4, AC4.1, 4.2, 4.3)

Delivery and Submission

 1x Word file (circa 4500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
appendices)

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