# BU1273 — Purchasing and Supplier Management Introduces the student to Purchasing and Supply Management. "Purchasing" describes the process of buying: learning of a need, locating and selecting a supplier, negotiating a price and other pertinent terms, and following up to ensure delivery. "Supply Management" refers to an organizational structure where there is a single manager responsible for planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling all activities concerned with the flow of materials into an organization. | | | |---|---| | Code | BU1273 | | Hours | 42 | ## Part of these programs - [Supply Chain Management](/programs/supply-chain-management) --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/bu1273-purchasing-and-supplier-management/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/bu1273-purchasing-and-supplier-management/)