Diploma in Procurement and Purchasing

Procurement isn’t just about choosing suppliers; it’s about making strategic decisions with long-term consequences. This Diploma in Procurement and Purchasing unpacks the entire process—starting from procurement basics, moving through sourcing, contract law, and negotiation essentials. Whether you're navigating risk, global procurement or supplier strategy, every module provides structured insights without going off-piste.

You'll explore purchasing methods, tools, and techniques used in everyday procurement decisions. Legal aspects, supplier assessment, and negotiation tactics are all laid out logically—minus the usual over-complications. Designed for clarity and structured progression, this course suits anyone looking to sharpen their knowledge in procurement without sitting through another tedious jargon-fest.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand procurement structure and its role in organisational performance.
• Learn methods of supplier selection and sourcing strategies.
• Explore negotiation frameworks used in procurement activities.
• Study purchasing techniques used in global sourcing decisions.
• Recognise legal aspects of contracts and procurement practices.
• Examine risk management tools applied in purchasing functions.

Who is this Course For:

• Those exploring the logic behind sourcing and procurement activities.
• Aspiring procurement officers seeking structured knowledge in purchasing.
• Purchasing assistants aiming to expand theoretical procurement insight.
• Business students focusing on supply chain fundamentals.
• Buyers interested in supplier strategy and risk analysis.
• Managers responsible for procurement decisions in organisations.
• Entrepreneurs managing procurement in growing businesses.
• Anyone curious about purchasing methods and sourcing strategy.

Career Path:

• Procurement Officer – £34,000 per year
• Purchasing Manager – £45,000 per year
• Supply Chain Analyst – £37,500 per year
• Sourcing Specialist – £39,000 per year
• Contracts Manager – £42,000 per year
• Buying Assistant – £27,000 per year