Procuring goods and services can be expensive, so it’s important to make sure that those goods and services provide good value for money. Fortunately, there is a framework we can use to ensure the success of any procurement exercise and it’s called ‘the Five Rights of Procurement’.

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About this course

This course serves as an introduction to procurement in facilities management.

You’ll start by learning about the difference between purchasing and procurement (two terms often used interchangeably but which are actually quite distinct from each other).

You’ll then be introduced to the concept of the ‘5 Rights’ of procurement – 5 principles to bear in mind when conducting any procurement exercise in order to ensure that the goods and services you procure meet the standards you require and represent good value for money.

Your Tutor

Anastazja Malejki

Global Director, Property & Facilities – International Tech Company

Who it’s for

Junior to mid-level Facilities Managers

How it’s delivered

This course comprises a blend of content, including video, animations and interactive knowledge check quizzes.

A certificate is available on completion.

Key learning points

By the end of this course,
you should be able to:

Understand the difference between purchasing and procurement

Recognise and understand the importance of each of the ‘5 rights’:

The right value/quality

The right source

The right quantity

The right price

The right time and place

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Complete this course to get access to a personalised, downloadable CPD certificate

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What you’ll cover…

Want a bit more info? Here’s what you’ll cover in this course.

  • The difference between purchasing and procurement

  • The right quality

  • The right source

  • The right quantity

  • The right price

  • The right time and place

  • Conclusion

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