Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Online Programmes

Basic Principles of Good Procurement

Start Date: 17th November 2025

Duration : 10 Hours

This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge of fundamental principles of procurement and supply.

Target Participants

The course is ideally suited for procurement specialists

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Define common terms related to procurement
  • Describe the roles of procurement and supply in organizations
  • Identify the six rights of procurement and supply
  • Understand the procurement process, payments, and maintaining records

Outline

  • Overview of Procurement
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Significance of Procurement
  • The Procurement Cycle
  • Definitions of Specification
  • Sourcing Decisions
  • Supplier Selection and Appraisal.
  • International Procurement/Global Sourcing
  • Receipt and Inspection

 

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