Are you the next procurement professional? This 15 ECTS study module enables you to update knowledge and skills needed when working in procurement and sourcing. After completion of this study module you are welcome to apply to become a degree student in Procurement Master's programme.
Developing Procurement Function studies are suitable for you, if you
want to study in an international fully online environment
Developing Procurement Function -study module includes three fully online Master's level courses:
The student is able to
All courses are conducted fully online.
Please note that course details are subject to change.
Price of the study module is 225 €.
Enroll for Developing Procurement Function study module in Metropolia Open UAS enrollment system.
Enrollment is done by clicking “Add to basket”. Enrollment is open from 6th October 2025 at 10:00 am until 13th January 2026 at 23:59 pm.
Before enrolling, please read the Open UAS study guidelines and the Open UAS terms of payment and cancellation. For more information on the general prerequisites (language skills, study skills), see the Open UAS website Language skills and other requirements.
Alumni of Metropolia (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences higher education degree graduates) have the opportunity to study for free at Metropolia Open UAS for four semesters after graduating. Free studies must be completed within four full semesters. Please see below the enrollment instructions.
This study module consist of 15 ECTS of Professional Procurement Studies. After completion of these 15 ECTS with good grades (min. grade 3 or higher per course) you are welcome to apply to become a degree student through a separate application process in 2026. Check the application instructions for the Application on the Basis of Metropolia's Open UAS studies.
Marika Tuomela-Pyykkönen, M.Sc. (Econ. and Bus.Admin/Logistics), Senior Lecturer in Procurement, Doctoral Researcher, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Marika is a passionate advocate for developing procurement expertise, combining an academic background with a practical, development-oriented approach. She has 20 years of experience in procurement — as a buyer, an educator, and a researcher. She is an active member of an international procurement researchers´ association, IPSERA (International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association), currently leading the Special Interest Group of Education. She has actively engaged also on ProcurFinland led by the Finnish Ministry of Finance and its partner associations, currently serving as the leader of national procurement researchers’ network.
Marika’s strengths lie in understanding the importance of procurement competences in achieving an organization’s strategic objectives. She believes that competent procurement is an investment in the future and that it can be used to build a more sustainable and responsible society.
Heikki Heponiemi, M.Sc. (Econ.) Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Heikki is a supply chain and procurement professional with a strong technological background, combining expertise in supply management, digital technologies, and automation. Before joining Metropolia, Heikki gained 15 years of industry experience in global companies, working in both operational and managerial roles across supply chain management, procurement, and industrial automation. His career includes positions in the robotics and automation sector, where he developed practical expertise in applying technology to improve efficiency and performance.
His teaching interests include supply chain strategies, procurement development, warehouse and business process automation, robotics, and sustainable supply chains. Heikki is especially motivated by guiding students to connect theory with practice and by helping future professionals develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global business environment.
Perttu Pohjonen, M.Sc. (Agriculture and Forestry) Senior Lecturer in Public Procurement
Perttu is a procurement development expert whose expertise in public procurement is based particularly on extensive experience in both implementing and developing procurement in the municipal and state sectors. Perttu has a total of 20 years of experience in procurement-related roles.
Throughout his career, Perttu has been closely involved in procurement management and the development of procurement competence especially in the field of sustainability. He has worked in several national level development programs related to sustainable procurement in Finland. Perttu hopes that by developing procurement competence, organizations will come to better understand the strategic importance of procurement management and that appreciation for the procurement profession will grow.
Ross Kamarul-Baharin, LL.M (Master of Law), Senior Lecturer in Law and International Business
Ross is a qualified lawyer with legal experience in commercial and corporate transactions. He is also an experienced academic instructor with extensive knowledge in international business and logistics, corporate governance, stakeholder management as well as intercultural preparedness. He has worked with institutions and clients in various countries.
