The Economics and Public Procurement programme is aimed at training specialists who are able to assess the needs of the national public sector and the long-term prospects for the development of the public procurement system.

Procurement activities combine a set of processes for planning, organizing and controlling the provision of material and technical resources to an enterprise.

The purchasing manager or contract manager acts as a key link in the supply chain, analyzing the supplier market, forming optimal orders and monitoring the fulfillment of contractual obligations. They are responsible for timely replenishment of stocks while minimizing costs and ensuring the required level of quality of the purchased goods.

Their main task is to provide the company with everything necessary for smooth operation, controlling quality, logistics and compliance with contracts with suppliers. This profession is in demand in various fields, both in the commercial and public sectors, where activities are regulated by special laws such as 44-FL and 223-FL.

A contract manager handles a variety of tasks, including identifying needs for goods and services, researching and evaluating suppliers, identifying the most favorable terms of a deal, and creating and managing contracts with suppliers. He is also responsible for monitoring and tracking the execution of contracts, accounting and tracking the financial component of purchases.

A modern purchasing specialist actively uses digital tools to automate routine operations. It works with electronic trading platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and specialized procurement management software. This approach allows you to process large amounts of data, speeds up processes and increases the transparency of procurement procedures.