Basics of Procurement - BMEGT20VVV1000-00

As part of the course, students will become familiar with the fundamentals and current issues of procurement management. They will gain an overview of the processes applied in various procurement sectors and the basic methods supporting their implementation.

1. Understands and comprehends the key business and technical processes that influence corporate procurement operations and the functioning of the supply chain.
2. Is familiar with the main directions in the field of procurement and supply chain management, their conceptual frameworks, and methodological foundations.
3. Has a solid understanding of the internal structure of procurement systems, as well as the planning, analysis, and development methods and procedures of procurement processes and systems.

1. Is able to formulate procurement objectives that support corporate competitiveness.
2. Is capable of effectively aligning the expectations and performance of the procurement process with other corporate functions.

1. Committed to performing work of high quality.
2. Open and receptive to new developments and practical results in procurement management, as well as to changes in the socio-economic and legal environment affecting the field.

1. Independently selects and applies relevant procurement management problem-solving methods when addressing professional tasks.
2. When joining research, development, or project teams, collaborates effectively with other members and applies the knowledge, practical experience, abilities, and skills he/she has acquired.
3. Represents, adheres to, and enforces the organization’s ethical standards, and, when necessary, takes the initiative to further develop them.

Lectures and case studies.

• Bailey, P., Farmer, D., Crocker, B., Jesson, D., Jones, D. (2015) Procurement, Principles & Management. 11th edition. Pearson.
• Sollish, F., Semanik, J. (2012) The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference. 2nd edition. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
• Laari-Salmela, S., Mainela, T., Torvinen, H., Ulkuniemi, P. (2025) Embedding public procurement for innovation partnerships in place: Discursive practices for the place-embedded and responsive relationships. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 149, 101085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103358
• Chotia, V., Sharma, M., Alghafes, R., Walsh, S.T. (2026) Driving business performance through green procurement policy: The power of supply chain information sharing for robust supply chain. Technovation. 149, 103358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103358

The learning outcomes defined in Section 2.2 are assessed through mid-term evaluations.

A. Detailed description of performance assessments during the semester: The mid-semester grade can be obtained by achieving at least 50% overall performance based on a case study solution and a submitted assignment. No minimum requirement is set for the individual components.

• Case study: 50
• Submitted assignment: 50
• Total: 100

The case study cannot be made up or repeated. In the case of the submitted assignment, one opportunity for resubmission is provided during the semester, up to a predetermined deadline announced at the beginning of the term.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 10.11.2025.

To achieve the learning outcomes defined in Section 2.2, the course consists of the following thematic blocks. In the syllabi of the courses announced each semester, these thematic elements are scheduled according to the calendar and other specific conditions.