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Introduction to Procurement and Purchasing
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Self-taught course

Description

A short online course covering the basic principles of procurement and purchasing, available to all University staff. This course provides sufficient information to allow staff to understand and implement the University’s Procurement and Purchasing processes and its importance to the University.

Target audience
  • Staff members that are new to the University and have Procurement or Purchasing responsibilities. 
  • Refresher training for existing staff members that have Procurement or Purchasing responsibilities. 
Topics covered
  • The University of Cambridge
  • Procurement Ethics and Compliance
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Procurement and Purchasing
  • Procurement and Purchasing Systems
Objectives
  • Recognise the fundamental concepts of Procurement and Purchasing, including its purpose and processes within the University
  • Familiarise yourself with the University’s contract framework governing Procurement and Purchasing
  • Learn how compliance to University policies ensures ethical and transparent procurement and purchasing practices
  • Discover our commitment to sustainability
  • Understand how sustainable procurement aligns with the University’s Environmental Sustainability Vision, Policy and Strategy.
Aims

Provide users with an overview of good procurement and purchasing practice within the University and allow users to apply that understanding in their day-to-day business. 

Format

Online course

Notes

Please make a booking in order to receive the web link to access the material for this online module.

Duration

30-45 minutes

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Theme
Procurement

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