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SPM802S - Strategic Procurement Management - 2nd Opp - Nov 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF
MARKETING, LOGISTICS AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA: PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
HONOURS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08LSCM
08PDPM
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: SPM802S
SESSION: DECEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
COURSE NAME: STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
MANAGEMENT
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) DR. HELVI PETRUS (HONOURS)
MS. PAULINA SHINANA (POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA)
MODERATOR: MR. TANGI NEPOLO
INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are 5 questions answer any four questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Make sure that all your details including student number, seat number, name and surname are
indicated on your answer script.
4. Give special attention to the manuscript instructions.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
Case Study 1: Strategic Procuremeut at Namibia Ports Authority (Namport)
[25 Marks]
Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) is responsible for managing the ports of Walvis Bay and
Luderitz. As Namibia positions itselfas a logistics hub for Southern Africa, Namport has invested
heavily in port infrastructure, including a new container terminal at Walvis Bay. To ensure
operational efficiency, Namport needs a strategic procurement process for acquiring critical
goods and services such as: Marine equipment (tugs, pilot boats, and cranes), IT systems/or cargo
tracking and automation, Fuel and maintenance contracts, and Professional services (consulting,
training, and auditing).
The procurement department faces challenges including balancing cost reduction with quality and
sustainability goals, meeting government regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring
transparency and avoiding conflicts ofinterest and building long-term supplier relationships that
support innovation.
Analyse the case study and discuss 5 key pillars of strategic procurement process that NAMPORT
could employ to overcome the identified challenges.
[25 Marks]
QUESTION2
[25 Marks]
2.1 Discuss five (5) challenges of sustainable procurement and propose mitigation measures for
each identified challenge.
[20 Marks]
2.2 Explain any 5 benefits of sustainable procurement
[5 Marks]
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QUESTION 3
[25 Marks]
Case Study 2: Developing a Procurement Strategy at TransNamib Railways
TransNamib Railways is in the process of upgrading its rail network to support the Africa
Integrated Railways Network (AIRN). The company faces procurement challenges in sourcing
locomotives, wagons, signaling systems, and JCT solutions for rail traffic management.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has directed TransNamib Railways to develop a
comprehensive procurement strategy to ensure cost-effectiveness, transparency, and sustainability
while meeting regional integration goals.
Key challenges that TransNamib face include high dependency on a few foreign suppliers, rising
costs of imported spare parts and fuel, pressures to adopt green logistics solutions (e.g., hybrid
locomotives), and compliance with national procurement laws and SADC protocols.
Considering the 5 stages of developing procurement strategy in mind, analyses the TransNamib
case study and with relevant examples answer the following questions.
[25 Marks]
3.1 What internal and external factors should TransNamib analyses before developing its
comprehensive procurement strategy?
[5 MarksJ
3.2 What factors should TransNamib consider and set as it main strategic procurement objectives?
[5 Marks]
3.3. Which strategic decisions would be most appropriate for TransNamib to employ for its
procurement?
[5 Marks]
3.4 What tactical steps should TransNamib take in translating its strategic plan into tangible
procurement actions and ensuring alignment between its daily operations and long-term goals.
[5 Marks]
3.5 What performance indicators should TransNamib employ to assess whether its procurement
strategy is delivering the intended results?
[5 Marks]
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QUESTION 4
[25 Marks]
Case Context 3: Omega Foods Ltd.
Omega Foods Ltd. is a mid-sizedfoodprocessing company in Namibia. The company relies heavily
on imported raw materials such as spices, packaging materials, and machinery parts. However,
rising costs, inconsistent supplier performance, and sustainability pressures have pushed
management to rethink their procurement strategy.
Discuss any 5 key components of strategic procurement management that Omega Foods Ltd can
employ to address identified challenges.
[25 Marks]
QUESTIONS
[25 Marks]
Describe any five (5) steps in conducting a spending analysis process and explain how each step
contributes to procurement decision-making.
[25 Marks]
TOTAL MARKS:100
ALL THE BEST
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