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
$526.32 - $565.07 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below is one offering of OPMT 1191 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 20476
Duration
Wed Apr 13 - Wed Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20476
- $531.39
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 840 |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
Cost
$531.39
Important information
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Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of OPMT 1191 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 30825
Duration
Thu Sep 08 - Thu Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30825
- $565.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 309 |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Cost
$565.07
Important information
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Status
Seats Available
4 seats remaining as of Mon June 27, 2022 at 7:18 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 30824
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30824
- $526.32
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
John Paul Manianis
Course outline
Cost
$526.32
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Important Information: 1. Internet delivery synchronous course format. This is a synchronous course that will be held entirely online. You will be required to log in to the course each week at a specific time. Please check the registration page for the specific dates and times. 2. Learning formats include: online asynchronous, online synchronous, hybrid/blended, and in-class. Please read the information at this link to understand the differences between learning online versus in a real physical classroom. www.bcit.ca/distance/distance-course-formats/ 3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. No class on Monday, October 10th
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:
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
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