Level 3 Award in Procurement Management
The Level 3 Award in Procurement Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, contracting and procurement performance. Learners explore how effective procurement supports cost control, operational continuity and responsible supplie...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Procurement Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, contracting and procurement performance. Learners explore how effective procurement supports cost control, operational continuity and responsible supplier relationships.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Procurement Management Principles
- Role of Procurement in Organisations
- Procurement Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Alignment with Business Objectives
- Supplier Identification
- Supplier Evaluation and Selection
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Contract Types
- Contract Management
- Negotiation Techniques
- Supplier Agreements
- Ethical Procurement
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Social Responsibility in Procurement
- Inventory and Materials Management
- Stock-Control Awareness
- Procurement Risk Management
- Supply Disruption Risk
- Fraud and Compliance Risks
- Procurement KPIs
- Benchmarking
- Procurement-Law Awareness
- International Trade Considerations
- E-Procurement Systems
- ERP Integration
- Digital Procurement Tools
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Procurement Assistants and Officers
- Administrative Personnel supporting purchasing
- Business Professionals seeking procurement skills
- Entrepreneurs managing suppliers
- Learners preparing for advanced procurement and supply-chain study
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical procurement-management knowledge.
- Improve supplier evaluation and selection.
- Strengthen negotiation and contract-management skills.
- Promote ethical and sustainable procurement.
- Recognise common procurement risks.
- Monitor procurement performance using KPIs.
- Use digital procurement tools more effectively.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and case study.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and applied case study.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 case study.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 90 minutes written plus 2 weeks for case-study submission.
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