Procurement Management

Procurement Management is a straightforward and practical guide to procurement theory and practice. It covers the main competences expected of a practising procurement manager including: organisation, supplier management, price control, negotiation tactics, contract law, outsourcing, quality control, risk management, overseas purchasing, importing, project buying, stock management, environmental procurement and ethics. It is a must have companion for people working in the procurement profession, those training to join the profession or business managers who simply want to know more about procurement and supply chain activities. The author studied Economics at the University of Salford and has postgraduate qualifications in Law from Nottingham Law School. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and has worked in manufacturing and engineering for over 20 years as a buyer and procurement manager.