Procurement and Supply Management (L/618/1231) Assignment Brief 2026

Procurement and Supply Management Assignment Brief

Assignment Aim

The unit seeks to provide learners with a thorough understanding of procurement and supply management from a strategic, technological, process and relationship perspective. The goal is to provide insights on the role of procurement within supply chain management, the tools and techniques to assess sourcing options, the negotiation and contractual issues encountered with suppliers, effective supplier relationship management and technological enablers in procurement.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Scenario

You are employed as COO of Essex based ‘EXPORTUK’ Limited, a fast-growing pharmaceutical company or within a similar organization (e.g. a manufacturer, retailer or logistics services provider). Apart from the domestic market, the company exports medicines to several European countries and hope to expand into Middle east and far east.

You are tasked with revamping the supply chain to find alternate providers. You have a team of 10 employees who will do the groundwork. You are tasked with providing them a briefing so that they are ready to negotiate with the potential suppliers to secure favourable deals for the company.

Task 1 Essay

Instructions

Your briefing will be in an essay format and will consist of the following two parts:

Part A

1. Analyse the different sources of value addition in procurement.
2. Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes.
3. Based on your organisation, analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement.
4. Compare the different structures of a procurement function.
5. Explain how costs and prices can be estimated for procurement activities.
6. Based on your organisation, explain the main processes used for obtaining quotations and tenders from suppliers.
7. Based on your organisation, develop selection and award criteria with regards to selecting suppliers.
8. Evaluate the role of technology in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement.

(LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

Part B

1. Explain the main types of contractual agreements between customers and suppliers.
2. Compare the types of approaches that can be pursued in commercial negotiations.
3. Evaluate the main methods that can influence the achievement of desired outcomes.
4. Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships with suppliers.
5. Explain the main approaches to conflict resolution in commercial contracts.
6. Explain the main techniques for supplier relationship management.

(LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, LO4, AC4.1, 4.2, 4.3)

Delivery and Submission

• 1x Word file (circa 4500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices)

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