Topics covered in this ILM procurement course

Unit 1: Procurement, Supplier and Contract Management

• The nature of procurement and the supply chain
• Responsibilities of the procurement function
• Organising procurement
• Categories of goods and supplies
• Identifying procurement requirements
• Validating procurement requirements
• Supplier selection methods
• Introduction
• Contract negotiation
• Contract documentation
• Supplier codes of conduct
• Supplier performance monitoring
• Relationship management
• Contract closure
• Health and safety considerations when selecting contractors
• Communicating with contractors in the workplace
• Contractor risk assessment
• Managing contractor’s on–site

Unit 2: Managing Risk

• Risk management in the organisation
• Categories of risks
• Legal aspects of risk management
• Risk identification
• Risk assessment
• Risk controls
• Monitoring and reviewing risks

Unit 3: Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context

• What is the organisation environment?
• PESTEL case studies
• Corporate culture
• Organisational ethics

Assessment

• This procurement course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments.
• Learners are required to have access to an organisation in which they can plan, execute and reflect on a number of Leadership and Management activities.
• As part of our quality assurance, learner assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an External Verifier.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

• Learners who successfully complete this programme may progress to the ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management – General Management

ILM Membership

• All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for 6 months, free of charge, and can enjoy a range of member benefits.

Accreditation

• Following successful completion of this course, you will receive an ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management (Level 4 UK) awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute. This qualification is on the UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF).
• On successful completion and certification of this course learners will receive (1) a physical certificate accompanied by a certificate of unit credit, (2) a digital credential issued by email which can be added to an email footer or shared on other online platforms, and (3) a Post-nominal digital credential showing the post-nominal letters a successful learner can use to showcase their qualified status.
• Once certified you may use the post-nominal letters LCGI (Licentiateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute).