Procurement Risk and Contract Management L7 Assessment Brief 2024-25

Assessment task details and instructions

According to CIPS procurement is the business management function that ensures identification, sourcing, access and management of the external resources that an organisation needs or may need to fulfil its strategic objectives. Leading companies have recognised that strategic procurement can play a key role in driving profitable growth by re-examining their supply base and sourcing methods through collaborative relationships with external resources and productive supply markets. However, organisations must remain on guard when engaging in procurement activities as there are several risks associated with procurement and thus organisations must mitigate these risks through proactive planning and a rigorous procurement process.

For an organisation of your choice, you are asked to:

1. Critically analyse whether the selected organisation's procurement structure and activities allows them to achieve procurement excellence and generate competitive advantage and develop a set of proposals for that could lead to improvements (50%).
2. Analyse the key procurement risks and opportunities faced by the organisation through the production of a risk assessment and suggest ways in which the organisation can improve its procurement activities to deal with these risks (50%).

Additional instructions

Please follow a report format. Therefore, you should have a title page, contents page, sections and subsections, page numbers, appendix section etc. Please note if you are uncertain on how to present and structure a report then visit the university library and ask for assistance.

Please do use diagrams, illustrations, tables, graphics etc. wherever these are helpful, and remember that these do not count towards your word limit. If you do use these, please do not put them in the appendices if they are part of your discussion. Appendices are the appropriate places to put supporting material, however, remember if the reader is satisfied with the main points of your discussion; the supporting information within the appendices may not even be reviewed.

Please try to use theory explicitly at all stages, but do not spend too much time describing a theory. While you must be explicit about the theories, models, techniques etc. that you use, you can assume that the reader is familiar with them. What the reader requires is evidence of your ability to understand and apply the theory and leam from in order to support the development of your findings and/or ideas.

You must cite all sources on which you have relied, for example textbooks, journal articles, web pages etc. using the APA 7th (Harvard) Style referencing system. If you do not cite all sources, then you may be accused of plagiarism, and that may endanger your success in passing the module. If you are in any doubt about how to reference your work, please obtain guidance from the library and/or your academic librarian(s) for this module. 

You will also need to take the following into account when completing your assignment:

• Quality of executive summary (does it give a brief complete summary of your paper for an executive to read?)
• Establishment of relevant theory (e.g. what do we mean by sourcing?)
• Allocation of credit and sources used (have I included references and citations to the material I have used?)
• Clarity of argument
• Overall report presentation including spelling and grammar
• Adherence to nominated word limit (+/- 10%)
• Word processed (letter size 12, times new roman, 1.5 space), fully referenced (APA 7th (Harvard) Style)

Assessment Criteria

Employability skills developed/demonstrated

You will develop a range of employability skills sought by employers through each assessment. Through this assessment will have an opportunity to develop and demonstrate the following employability skills: Skill I U A D Communication     x   Critical Thinking and Problem Solving       x Data Literacy   x     Digital Literacy   x     Industry Awareness       x Innovation and Creativity     x   Proactive Leadership     x   Reflection and Life-Long Learning       x Self-management and Organisation       x Team Working       x I = You will have been introduced to this skill U = You will have developed an understanding of this skill in the context of your subject A = You will be able to apply this skill in the context of your subject D = You will have demonstrated an enhanced understanding and application of this skill in a wider context

Support for this Assessment	You can obtain support for this assessment by watching the video lectures, participating in the class discussions and joining the live session(s). The sessions provide you with good opportunities to ask questions to seek clarity and direction on the subject and addressing the assessment brief. You can also e-mail the tutor. You can find more information about understanding your assessment brief and assessment tips for success here.  Assessment Rules and Processes You can find information about assessment rules and processes in the on the University website.  Develop your Academic and Digital Skills Find resources to help you develop your skills here.  Concerns about Studies or Progress If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your StudentCare. askUS Services The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS including Disability and Inclusion Service, Wellbeing and Counselling Services. Other sources of support Understanding your assessment brief/assessment tips for success  Develop your academic and digital skills  Assessment rules and processes  Support services Issues affecting your assessment If exceptional circumstances have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about the Exceptional Circumstances Procedure (previously Personal Mitigating Circumstances) here.  Independent advice is available from the Students’ Union Advice Centre.   Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct You must learn and demonstrate good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Academic integrity & referencing Referencing   Academic misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work.  Some examples are plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you, unauthorised use of AI or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously.
In year retrieval scheme	Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval. If you are eligible for this scheme, you will be contacted shortly after the feedback deadline
Reassessmen	If you fail your assessment, and are eligible for reassessment, you will be notified by our administration team by email. You will be informed for the data of resubmission. The assignment brief for reassessment remains the same as the original task.  For students with accepted personal mitigating circumstances for absence/non submission, this will be your replacement assessment attempt.  We know that having to undergo a reassessment can be challenging however support is available.  Have a look at all the sources of support outlined earlier in this brief. AACSB PG AOL Competencies and Traits The purpose of this section is to help students to identify the professional skills which they will have gained or developed through completing this assessment.  These are the relevant skills and attributes aligned to the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Assurance of Learning (AOLs). Competency 1: Our graduates will apply critical thinking to practical and theoretical problems Assessed Yes/No Associated Assessment Task Performance Indicator 1.1: Identify and apply information critically in relation to context     Trait 1.1.1: Identify and interrogate relevant data and literature sources using methods appropriate to level of study and to discussion Yes A1-B1, A2 -B2, A4-B4         Trait 1.1.2: Critique theory in discussion and analysis Yes A1-B1, A2 -B2, A3-B3   Competency 2: Our graduates will be effective communicators using a range of media Assessed Yes/No Associated Assessmen Task Performance Indicator 2.1: Demonstrate communication skills at the appropriate level and using appropriate media     Trait 2.1.1: Organise work in a logical structure in order to draw conclusions that follow from line of argument Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6 Trait 2.1.2: Apply appropriate and consistent referencing and in-text citations Yes A5-B5 Trait 2.1.3: Use digital skills appropriate to level and to discipline Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6   Competency 3: Our graduates will demonstrate an awareness of ethical, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability issues appropriate to the level of study and the discipline context Assessed Yes/No Associated Assessment Task Performance Indicator 3.1: Identify and interrogate issues of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability     Trait 3.1.1: Recognise, explore, and reflect on key ethical issues as they affect own, and others, practice No N/A Trait 3.1.2: Recognise, explore, and reflect upon corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues as they affect different stakeholders Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6   Competency 4: Our graduates will demonstrate professional and commercial/corporate awareness Assessed Yes/No Associated Assessment Task Performance Indicator 4.1: Demonstrate critical professional and commercial/ corporate awareness in their discipline     Trait 4.1.1: Identify and explain professional and commercial/ corporate issues Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6 Trait 4.1.2: Critically evaluate professional and commercial/ corporate issues Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6 Trait 4.1.3: Critically reflect on own development as current or future professional Yes A6-B6 Performance Indicator 4.2: Demonstrate global and/ or international awareness of business practice     Trait 4.2.1: Identify and explain debates in their global and/ or international context Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6 Trait 4.2.2: Critically discuss the global and/or international context Yes A1-B1, A2-B2,A3-B3, A4-B4, A6-B6 Level 7 (PG) UoS Grade Descriptors and AACSB PG Assurance of Learning Competencies & Traits Criterion / Mark range 90-100 80-89 70-79 70-79 50-59 40-49 0-39 AACSB / AOL Competencies and Traits    Exceeds   Exceeds   Exceeds   Meets   Meets Does not meet Does not meet Overall level (indicative – not for grading) Standard comparable to journal publication Standard comparable to conference paper publication Distinctive work for Masters level Merit work for Masters level Acceptable for Masters Below Masters pass standard Significantly below Masters pass standard Scope Outstanding clarity of focus, includes what is important, and excludes irrelevant issues. Excellent clarity of focus, boundaries set with no significant omissions or unnecessary issues. Clear focus.  Very good setting of boundaries includes most of what is relevant. Clear scope and focus, with some omissions or unnecessary issues. Scope evident and satisfactory but with some omissions and unnecessary issues. Poorly scoped, with significant omissions and unnecessary issues. Little or no scope or focus evident.  Understanding of subject matter   Outstanding with critical awareness of relevance of issues. Outstanding expression of ideas. Excellent with critical awareness of relevance of issues. Excellent expression of ideas. Very good with critical awareness of relevance of issues. Outstanding expression of ideas. Good with some awareness of relevance of issues. Ideas are expressed, with some limitation. Basic with limited awareness of relevance of issues.  Limited expression of ideas. Poor with little awareness of relevance of issues Little or no understanding of subject matter is demonstrated. Literature   Comprehensive literature review. Evaluation and synthesis of source material to produce an outstanding contribution. Excellent independent secondary research. Sources are evaluated and synthesized to produce an excellent contribution. Very good independent secondary research. Sources are evaluated and synthesized to produce a very good contribution. Good secondary research to extend taught materials. Evidence of evaluation of sources, with some deficiencies in choice and synthesis. Limited secondary research to extend taught materials. Limited evaluation of sources, deficiencies in choice and synthesis. Little or no extension of taught materials.  Poor choice and synthesis of materials. Poor use of taught materials.  No synthesis. Critical analysis based on evidence Standard of critical analysis – showing questioning of sources, understanding of bias, independence of thought Excellent standard of critical analysis – excellence in questioning of sources, understanding of bias, independence of thought A very good standard of critical analysis.  Sources are questioned appropriately, and a very good understanding of bias, showing independence of thought Critical analysis with some questioning of sources, understanding of bias, independence of thought. Analysis evident but uncritical. Sources are not always questioned, with limited independence of thought. Little or no analysis. No valid analysis. Structure of argument, leading to conclusion Well structured, compelling and persuasive argument that leads to a valuable contribution to the field of study, paving the way for future work Argument has excellent structure and persuasiveness, leading to very significant insights and relevant future work. Well-structured and persuasive argument Insightful conclusion draws together key issues and possible future work. Structured and fairly convincing argument leads to conclusion that summarises key issues. Argument has some structure and development towards conclusion with limitations in summary of issues. Argument is unstructured, no recognizable conclusion. No evidence of argument or conclusion.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of procurement for global organisations operating in complex market environments.
2. Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in the area of Procurement, Risk and Contract Management.
3. Apply knowledge of the theory and practice of Procurement, Risk and Contract Management to develop insights into and solve current problems.
4. Critically evaluate the use of complex models of Procurement, Risk and Contract Management; systematically and creatively making sound judgements based on the systematic analysis and creative synthesis of ideas.
5. Critically and effectively assess the value of theories, concepts and models to the practice of Procurement, Risk and Contract Management.
6. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of risk management in the development and maintenance of sustainable procurement.
7. Leads by example - as high levels of self-awareness, emotional and social intelligence, empathy and compassion, and able to identify mental well-being in others. Work collaboratively enabling empowerment and delegation - acts with humility and authenticity, is credible, confident and resilient.
8. Judgement and Challenge - Takes personal accountability aligned to clear values. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to challenge when making decisions and solving problems instils confidence demonstrating honesty, integrity, openness, and trust.
9. Courage & Curiosity is confident and brave, willing to innovate, seeks new ideas and looks for contingencies.

Manages complexity and ambiguity, comfortable in uncertainty, and is pragmatic.

10. Valuing Difference - engaging with all, is ethical and demonstrates inclusivity, recognising diversity, championing, and enabling cultural inclusion. Empowers and motivates to inspire and support others.

11. Professional Reflects on own performance, demonstrates professional standards in relation behaviour and ongoing development. Advocates the use of good practice within and outside the organisation

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