APCL mapping document
AC2: Procurement and Supply Operations
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AC2: Procurement and Supply Operations
CIPS Learning outcomes
Qualification and
awarding institution
Relevant unit/units
Relevant section (i.e.
learning outcome and/ or
from your programme,
week no, subject heading)
Assessment
methods
Year of study
Learning
hours
1. Understand the main techniques that can achieve added value through procurement operations (Weighting: 33.3%)
1.1 Explain techniques to obtain
supplies to the purchaser’s
requirements
1.2 Analyse techniques to secure
competitive pricing
1.3 Explain techniques to achieve
quality supplies
1.4 Assess techniques to secure
required quantities at required
timescales
Leading global excellence in procurement and supply
AC2: Procurement and Supply Operations
CIPS Learning outcomes
Qualification and
awarding institution
Relevant unit/units
Relevant section (i.e.
learning outcome and/ or
from your programme,
week no, subject heading)
Assessment
methods
Year of study
Learning
hours
2. Understand the main tasks associated with each stage of the sourcing process (Weighting: 33.3%)
2.1 Explain how procurement needs
are identified
2.2 Explain criteria that should be
applied in creating specifications
2.3 Assess approaches
sourcing of supplies
to
the
2.4 Explain approaches to the
formation of agreements with
external organisations
3. Understand the impact of technology on procurement operations (Weighting: 33.3%)
3.1 Explain the impact of electronic
procure to pay (P2P) systems on
procurement operations
3.2 Explain how the use of internet
technologies
can
support
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AC2: Procurement and Supply Operations
CIPS Learning outcomes
Qualification and
awarding institution
Relevant unit/units
Relevant section (i.e.
learning outcome and/ or
from your programme,
week no, subject heading)
Assessment
methods
Year of study
Learning
hours
procurement operations
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