Purchasing and Supply
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Program Description
Purchasing and Supply teaches how organisations buy, store, and move goods and services efficiently. You will study procurement, inventory control, contract management, business law, finance, costing, supplier relations, and computer applications. The program builds practical skills in ordering, budgeting, and supplier evaluation, using tools like Excel and basic procurement software. Graduates can work as purchasing officers, supply chain assistants, business managers, marketing specialists, human resources officers, financial analysts, or start their own businesses. This program is a strong foundation for careers in private companies, government procurement, NGOs, and entrepreneurship. If you enjoy organised work, negotiating with people, and solving practical business problems, this course can open many job and leadership opportunities for you.
Aims & Objectives
Develop the ability to prepare and evaluate basic procurement documents, such as purchase orders and contracts, with accuracy in practical assessments.
Master inventory control methods, including stock counting and reorder calculations, to manage stock levels in simulations and assignments.
Understand procurement law, ethical standards, and tendering procedures relevant to Ghanaian public and private sectors.
Use Microsoft Excel to create costing reports, budgets, and simple data analyses for purchasing decisions.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong job prospects
Demand for procurement and supply staff is steady across businesses, government ministries, NGOs, and retailers in Ghana.
Practical, workplace-ready skills
You learn real tasks such as ordering, stock control, budgeting, and supplier evaluation that employers need on day one.
Pathway to professional growth
Completing this program makes it easier to pursue diplomas, degrees, or certifications like CIPS and in-service training.
Opportunities for internships and entrepreneurship
Schools often link students with local companies for placements, and skills learned are useful for starting small trading or supply businesses.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Create budgets, perform cost calculations, track inventory, and analyse purchasing data using formulas and pivot tables.
Use basic e-procurement, ERP or stock management tools to process orders, manage suppliers, and control warehouse records.
Prepare simple budgets, cost estimates, and payment schedules to support purchasing decisions and cash flow management.
Interpret purchase histories and supplier performance data to make informed sourcing and stock decisions.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Accounting or procurement software such as QuickBooks, Tally, or basic ERP modules
E-procurement platforms and Google Workspace apps
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Understanding procurement law and tender procedures
Tips & Advice
Use case studies, attend workshops, and ask teachers for real-life examples to make rules practical and memorable.
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