Basics of procurement (5cr)

Code: LO00FB87-3003

General information

Enrollment: 07.04.2026 - 19.04.2026; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus: Kotka Campus

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Efficient Supply Chain Management

Teachers: Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups: SCMKT25SP
Efficient Supply Chain Management, full-time studies

Course: LO00FB87

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Objective

You understand the significance of purchasing to the company.
You understand the role of purchasing in the supply chain.
You know the key tasks of purchasing.
You know key documentation related to purchasing.

Content

What is the role of purchasing in a company?
What is the role of purchasing in the supply chain?
What are the key tasks, forms of documentation and objectives in purchasing?

Evaluation

The students are able to
a.. use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based competence.
b. use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
c. carry out individual tasks.

Course material

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Study forms and methods

Lectures on Kotka Campus. Independent learning assignments.

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Cooperation with working life may be carried out during learning assignments.

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria