Niagara College

Description:

This course explores the tactical contribution of purchasing and supply management to organizational performance across various industry sectors. Students examine how procurement strategies such as supplier evaluation, sourcing methods, and negotiation drive cost efficiency, manage risk, and support quality and sustainability objectives. The course highlights the influence of purchasing on financial performance, reputation, and innovation, with attention to ethical practices, and systems used to manage the purchasing and supply management function. Through case analysis and applied activities, students assess the role of procurement in supporting operational and strategic goals across different industry classifications.