Course Overview
This course is key to Supply Chain Management. It covers the purchasing role in implementing best value sources of goods and services as well as developing interlock with key stakeholders and decision makers. The student will learn and apply concepts in category management, strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, structured negotiations, supplier performance management, leadership and change management. The focus of the learning competencies is to increase the purchasing role contribution to bottom-line profitability and industry competitiveness.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$627.87
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will have competencies in demonstrating the following core Purchasing related activities:
- Support purchasing’s role in identifying best value sources of goods and services.
- Source, evaluate, develop and sustain critical supply partners across the value chain.
- Evaluate the "power" of buyers vs. suppliers.
- Differentiate between competitive bidding methodologies, including legal implications of the procurement process.
- Apply up-to-date best-practices in developing sourcing strategies.
- Utilize a structured approach to drive leverage and negotiate with complex mega suppliers.
- Employ a change management process to obtaining successful stakeholder buy-in.
- Measure real and tangible results that contribute to shareholder value.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Purchasing (OPMT 1191) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of OPMT 1191 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30824
Dates
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 30824
- $627.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. ***Please note that both the midterm and the final exams will be held on campus in person as follows: Midterm: Monday, Oct 5th at 1800 and Final exam Monday, Nov 23 at 1800
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CRN 51546
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 51546
- $627.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. **Please note that both the midterm and final exams will be held in person on campus as follows: Midterm: Tues, Oct 6 18:00 & Final: Tues, Nov 24 18:00
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 30825
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 30825
- $627.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 102 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Important information
- No class on Wed, Sept 30 and Wed Nov 11
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CRN 52039
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 52039
- $627.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 402 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
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