Courses

Anyone who takes part in a purchase is making decisions about money that is not theirs, which exposes them to pressure, gifts and conflicts of interest. This course is for everyone involved in purchasing: buyers, requisitioners, technical evaluators, approvers and accounts payable. You will learn the function's principles of conduct, such as integrity, impartiality and confidentiality, and how to recognise and declare actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest. You will decide, in real situations, whether a gift, a meal or an invitation can be accepted, taking account of value, frequency and timing, and why competitors' information is confidential. Finally, you will identify the most common warning signs of fraud and corruption in the purchasing cycle, from order splitting to fictitious suppliers, and learn how to use reporting channels safely. With an international perspective, a fictitious company and decisions in realistic scenarios.

What you will learn

• By the end of the course, learners will be able to recognise and declare actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest.
• By the end of the course, learners will be able to decide whether a gift or an invitation can be accepted under the organisation's policy.
• By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify warning signs of fraud and corruption and use the reporting channels.

Modules

1. Ethics in purchasing and conflicts of interest30 min
2. Gifts, hospitality and supplier relationships26 min
3. Signs of fraud and corruption and how to report34 min

Who it is for

Everyone involved in purchasing