Course details
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
Cost
$516.18 - $554.93 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below are two offerings of OPMT 1191 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 87435
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87435
- $516.18
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | N/A | 17:30 - 20:30 | Online |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Cost
$516.18
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
You have registered for an asynchronous course that will be held entirely online, but not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time. Please check the registration page for any specific dates and times that you will need to be available (i.e midterm and final exams). In this course, you will be using an online teaching tool called the Learning Hub, also known as D2L or Brightspace. The Learning Hub is where your instructor will share information, resources, assignments, deadlines and this is where you will submit your work, and communicate with both your instructor and classmates. Ensure that you are able to log in before your course starts. To log in, view your courses, set up notifications, and access the tools you need, please go directly to the Learning Hub at learn.bcit.ca/d2l/home. Your course will open either on or shortly before the start date. .
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 79424
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79424
- $554.93
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Cost
$554.93
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are four offerings of OPMT 1191 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 20476
Duration
Thu Apr 06 - Thu Jun 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20476
- $554.93
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 22 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$554.93
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Wed March 29, 2023 at 8:36 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 66828
Duration
Mon Apr 10 - Mon Jun 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66828
- $516.18
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$516.18
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and 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.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Wed March 29, 2023 at 8:36 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 62003
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Fri Jun 09 (5 days)
- 5 days
- CRN 62003
- $554.93
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Jun 09 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209 |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$554.93
Status
CRN 67538
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Mon Aug 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 67538
- $516.18
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Aug 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$516.18
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and 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.
Status
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:
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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
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