- Role of procurement management on success of supply chain
- Phases of supply chain management
- measurement of performance of supply chain
- Module Team: Dr. JOSEPH AKUMUNTU
This module of procurement and supply chain management explains procurement as the process of acquiring goods and services by purchasing, renting, or leasing. It also details procurement process as a process that includes not only preparing specifications and solicitations but also evaluating bids and proposals, awarding contracts, and contract administration. It further details all about supply chain management as the management of the flow of goods and services that includes all processes that transform raw materials into final products. Supply chain management involves the active streamlining of a business's supply-side activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Module Team: Hon Dr. Gamariel MBONIMANA
This session introduces the learner to basic negotiation skills and tactics needed in negotiating procurement contract transactions. By the end of this session, the learner should be able to;-
a) Define the basic concepts and techniques in negotiations
b) Appreciate the importance /purpose of negotiation in procurement
c) Demonstrate the use of different approaches and styles of negotiation
d) Understand the qualities of a good /successful negotiator
e) Demonstrate the understanding of the negotiation procedure / process
f) Tactics and strategies like body language used while negotiating
g) Challenges or barriers to negotiation
h) Prepare just, free, and transparent negotiations on behalf of their companies
i) Learn how to solve disputes without conflicting with the concerned parties
management of the procurement contract as well as terms and conditions required for parties.

- Module Team: Dr. JOSEPH AKUMUNTU
This module aims at
1. Understand Supply Chain Management as a wider concept than logistics
2. Appreciate the impact on competitive advantages
3. Consider the various interfaces in the organisational context and for internal and external stakeholders
4. Evaluate different designs of the supply chain
5. Understand the management of cross-functional drivers
- Module Team: Hon Dr. Gamariel MBONIMANA
Planning for procurement is one of the modules in procurement that emphasizes on the need for procurement planning in an organization.
- Module Team: Peter Kosgei