Describe the functions on the purchasing cycle  

What is the purpose of this course?


This unit standard is required by people working in the manufacturing environment who need to know about purchasing and the various relationships associated with it. They also need to know about and apply supplier selection processes and the functional relationships which are part of the purchasing cycle.



What will I learn?


Qualifying learners will be able to:

  • Define purchasing and explain its role in a manufacturing environment.

  • Discuss the functional relationships which are part of the purchasing process.

  • Describe and apply the supplier selection process.

  • Describe the purchase cycle.

  • Implement the purchase cycle.



 What is the pre-requisite for this course?


It is assumed that you are competent in:

  • Communication at NQF Level 2. 

  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2. 



 How long will it take me?


50 Notional hours

(5 Credits. Each credit = 10 hours)



What do I get?


A certificate of competence and your results will be uploaded on the NLRD (National Learner Database)



SAQA QUAL ID:  378013

NQF Level:  3

Credits: 5

SETA:  merSETA

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