There is national and international focus on social and sustainable procurement. It presents a huge opportunity for businesses to increase their impact.

 

This course is ideal for professionals who work in procurement or engage with procurement processes and want to learn to design and implement more sustainable practices that can drive social good.

 

Examine different social procurement practices

Review different types of social procurement, including sustainable procurement, procurement addressing labour market disadvantage, and Indigenous procurement. Critically assess the rationale of social procurement and the reasons to adopt it.

 

Assess key procurement policy, concepts and frameworks

Evaluate research and practical perspectives on key social procurement concepts and definitions. Consider related policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks.