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CIPS Level 4 – Diploma in Procurement & Supply

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The world’s largest professional procurement body, The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), is recognised for setting global standards in procurement, purchasing and supply. CIPS has designed courses to help individuals excel at every career stage. From students to Chief Procurement officers, studying a CIPS course Training is the perfect way to develop your procurement and supply knowledge. CIPS students can be confident that upon completion of your studies you will have a professional qualification, recognised by employers and procurement professionals alike.

CIPS Level 4 certification is aimed at those who have been in a procurement or commercial role for at least 2 years and are seeking to progress their career and improve their earnings potential. Graduates new to industry can enter at this level. Typically people who choose this level want to progress into Middle Management procurement roles and build on their experience to earn a higher salary.

WHY IS THE CIPS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?

CIPS Certification is a gold standard for procurement and supply professionals with international recognition. Through our CIPS Certification training, participants can develop their technical skills, knowledge, and competencies in procurement and supply. Our CIPS Certification courses will help you prepare for the CIPS exams and get trained to take up an executive role in procurement and supply.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or international equivalent) or a CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate qualification you will be fine. Alternatively, you need a minimum of two years’ experience in a business environment.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS LEVEL?

  • Buyer
  • Senior Buyer
  • Chief Buyer
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Procurement Executive
  • Purchasing Executive
  • Contract Manager
  • Category Manager
  • Logistics Manager

CORE MODULES: PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY


  • Understand added value strategies that can be achieved through procurement and supply.
  • Understand the key steps when procuring goods & services.
  • Analyse the key aspects of organisational infrastructure which shape the scope of procurement.
  • The need for compliance when undertaking procurement activities.


  • Understand how to devise a business case when sourcing.
  • Understand market management in procurement & supply.
  • The use of specifications in procurement & supply.


  • Understand the legal issues that relate to the formation of contracts.
  • Specifications and key performance indicators that are included in contracts and key clauses when contracting with suppliers.


  • Options for sourcing from suppliers.
  • Sourcing processes and the analysis of potential external suppliers.
  • Compliance issues when sourcing and understanding ethical & responsible sourcing.


  • Key approaches and strategies in the negotiation of commercial agreements with suppliers.
  • How to prepare for negotiations, stages of negotiation and how commercial negotiations should be undertaken.


  • Understand the dynamics of relationships in supply chains and when to partner.
  • Processes and procedures for successful working with stakeholders.
  • The concept of partnering.


  • Methods for the storage and movement of inventory (stock).
  • The key elements of inventory control and the concept of through life cost.


  • Students have to demonstrate the application of the procurement cycle.
  • Demonstrate the application of the key stages of the sourcing process, the application of whole life asset management and the application of ethical and responsible sourcing in the organisation.

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