Strategic Procurement Managament (SZF_325)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in strategic procurement management, with particular emphasis on the planning, organization, supervision, and legal protection of public procurement.The course develops the ability to analyze public procurement processes, apply regulatory frameworks in Latvia and the European Union, plan procurements, manage related projects, and evaluate procurement outcomes, risks, and legal implications.Students gain an understanding of the public procurement system, its strategic importance within organizations, the linkage between procurement processes and project management, as well as dispute resolution mechanisms.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of economics, management science, law, and public administration is recommended.
Learning outcomes
1.Knowledge of the principles of the public procurement system, regulatory framework, and institutional structure in Latvia and the EU.
Knowledge of a strategic approach to procurement planning, market analysis, and supplier evaluation.
Understanding of public procurement procedures, contract management, and the specifics of procurement of goods, services, and construction.
Knowledge of applying project management principles in the procurement process and requirements for EU-funded procurements.
Knowledge of sustainable, socially responsible, and innovative procurement.
Knowledge of procurement dispute resolution mechanisms and legal protection.
1.Ability to analyze public procurement processes and assess their efficiency and legal compliance.
Ability to plan the procurement process within an organization, conduct market research, and select appropriate procedures.
Ability to identify risks in the procurement process and propose mitigation solutions.
Ability to apply project management methods in procurement planning and implementation.
Ability to prepare procurement documentation, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria.
Ability to engage in well-argued discussions and defend one’s position in the context of public procurement.
Ability to integrate case law, regulatory frameworks, and practical experience in decision-making.
1.Ability to independently analyze public procurement situations and make well-founded decisions.
Ability to integrate economic, legal, and management aspects in procurement planning.
Ability to collaborate in a team when developing a procurement strategy or project.
Ability to critically evaluate trends in the development of the public procurement system in Latvia and the EU.
