Purchasing and Supply Chain Management - Shoreline Community College

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from Shoreline Community College is a Campus Associate Management and Innovation degree that prepares you for a Business career. DESCRIPTION The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program is a unique and highly regarded program designed both for those entering the field and professionals seeking to upgrade their skills. The curriculum focuses on many aspects of purchasing including source selection, pricing theory, quality and quality assurance, logistics, supply chain management, specifications and standardization, purchase timing, value engineering, make-or-buy concepts and capital purchasing. Students learn related business and accounting practices such as standard policies and operating procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, traffic concepts and inventory control theory. In addition, students gain an understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing and the Uniform Commercial Code. Graduates will be qualified for employment in purchasing positions in a variety of business settings including manufacturing and construction companies, retail operations, educational institutions and government offices. OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this program should be able to: 1. Utilize purchasing vocabulary and concepts related to source selection, pricing, quality, negotiating strategies to effectively procure goods and services. 2. Apply mathematical concepts in order to conduct price-cost analyses and make appropriate purchasing decisions. 3. Apply principles of materials and contract management . 4. Establish and maintain systems to track and control inventory. 5. Apply principles of finance, accounting, international business, logistics, business law, and economics to the field of purchasing and supply chain management. 6. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing within a variety of business environments. View more details on Shoreline Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management and Innovation courses.