Developing the Public Procurement FunctionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course students will:
• be able to designate development objects and choose the most appropriate procurement development model for the situation by utilizing a procurement risk analysis, maturity analysis and gap analysis
• be able to measure the performance of the procurement department and the suppliers
• be able to recognize the procurement categories that generate most impact and measure the effectiveness of procurements
• be able to define and develop the quality of procurement
• be able to utilize the possibilities of procurement digitalization
• be able to design an innovative public procurement tender process
• understand the framework and the importance of supplier relationships and be able to apply the principles of supplier relationship management in practice

Content

• Developing a procurement organization and procurement know-how
• Developing effectiveness
• Innovative procurements
• Developing the quality of procurements
• Metrics
• Digitalization of procurements
• Managing supplier relationships

Qualifications

Completed Higher Education Degree

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.