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International negotiations with suppliers (5 cr)

Code: IB00CP43-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

07.09.2020 - 16.10.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in International Business

Teachers

  • Sara Czabai-Leppänen

Teacher in charge

Sara Czabai-Leppänen

Groups

  • IBKV18SP2

Objective

You are able to:?
explain the theoretical principles and practical steps of the supplier-buyer negotiation process?
select strategies and tactics for different supplier-buyer negotiation situations, including the total cost ownership (TCO) approach
distinguish between competitive bidding and negotiations
demonstrate negotiating skills in active business/sales negotiation situations?

Content

How to utilise tactics and ploys in procurement negotiations??
How to choose the right negotiating strategy for different supplier-buyer negotiations??
What are the typical negotiating mistakes??
What are the ethical aspects of negotiations during supplier selection?
What is competitive bidding and its electronic tools?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Supply chain management 5 ECTS credits