APCL mapping document

NC2: Procurement and Supply Functions

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NC2: Procurement and Supply Functions
CIPS Learning outcomes Qualification and Relevant unit/units Relevant section (i.e. Assessment Year of study Learning
awarding institution learning outcome and/ or methods hours
from your programme,
week no, subject heading)
1.Know the main types of organisations and how they operate (Weighting: 33.3%)
1.1 Identify the main types of
organisations

1.2 Describe how organisations

operate

1.3 Identify the main operating

functions within organisations
2. Know the main elements of a procurement and supply function (Weighting: 33.3%)
2.1 Describe the use of mission and
vision statements and objectives by
a procurement and supply function

2.2 Describe the main roles and

structures of a procurement and
supply function within an

Leading global excellence in procurement and supply

 NC2: Procurement and Supply Functions
CIPS Learning outcomes Qualification and Relevant unit/units Relevant section (i.e. Assessment Year of study Learning
awarding institution learning outcome and/ or methods hours
from your programme,
week no, subject heading)
organisation

2.3 Define the main procedures that

can be created by a procurement
and supply function
3. Know the main market factors that impact on a procurement and supply function (Weighting: 33.3%)
3.1 Identify the main economic
sectors that impact on a
procurement and supply function
3.2 Describe the impact of demand
and supply on markets

3.3 Describe how market factors

impact on the procurement and
supply activities of an organization