Individual project (short literature review of selected category): 20 points, Group project (joint article): 20 points, Course activity (active participation in course activities): 10 points, Written exam (essay): 50 points.

Required:

• Cheverton, P., & Van der Velde, J. P. (2010). Understanding the professional buyer: What every sales professional should know about how the modern buyer thinks and behaves. Kogan Page Publishers.

Recommended:

• O'Brien, J. (2019). Category management in purchasing: a strategic approach to maximize business profitability. Kogan Page Publishers.

• Lysons, K., & Farrington, B. (2016). Procurement and supply chain management. Pearson.

Individuální projekt (krátký přehled literatury vybrané nákupní kategorie): 20 b., Skupinový projekt (společný článek): 20 b., Aktivita (aktivní účast na kurzu): 10 b., Písemná zkouška (esej): 50 b.

1. Supply chain management concept, Procurement function,

2. Operational purchasing function,

3. Procurement sourcing process,

4. Strategic procurement function,

5. Purchase category strategy and management,

6. Contracting,

7. Negotiation,

8. E-Procurement tools,

9. Logistic Systems,

10. Supplier Relationship Management,

11. Customer Relationship Management systems,

12. Performance measurement and Key Performance Indicators (KPI),

13. Supply chain maturity assessment,

14. Continuous improvement of supply chain processes.