Fundamentals of Procurement and Supply

Undergraduate | 2026

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BUSI 2302
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Course ID
201596
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sajad Fayezi
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with a foundation in procurement and supply by introducing key concepts, activities, technologies, and processes within and between organisations that create value and enhance market position. It emphasises the importance of building effective relationships with stakeholders and supply chain partners. Students will develop an understanding of the role of procurement in supply chains and its significance for organisational efficiency and success in today’s highly competitive global business environment.

  • Operations and Strategy
  • Sustainability and Governance
  • Technology and Performance

Course learning outcomes

  • Discern the role and value of procurement in organisations.
  • Explain the procurement cycle and its contribution to spend management and categorisation.
  • Apply methods and tools to develop sourcing plans and optimised supplier base.
  • Assess models of buyer-seller relationships and evaluate the importance of supplier development.
  • Evaluate approaches to pricing and cost management in procurement.
  • Demonstrate problem solving, oral, and written communication skills, and an international perspective.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 55340
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11

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