CIPS Diploma Level 4​

Procurement certification

This qualification is the essential toolkit for those looking to excel in a career in procurement and supply. With a focus on the CIPS Procurement and Supply Cycle, it’s the ideal starting point for those who are eager to advance their careers and aim for MCIPS Chartered Status. Plus, it’s the highest entry point in our qualifications, so you’ll be starting off on the right path.

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Module 1: Scope & Influence of Procurement & supply

* Understand and analyse the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management

* Understand and analyse the key steps when procuring goods or services

* Understand and analyse aspects of organisational infrastructure that shape the scope of procurement and supply chain functions

*Understand and analyse the need for compliance with requirements when undertaking procurement activities in different sectors

* Understand how to develop a business case for requirements to be sourced from external suppliers

* Understand market management in procurement and supply

* Understand the use of specifications in procurement and supply

* Understand the legal issues that relate to the formation of contracts

* Understand the fundamentals of specifications and key performance indicators that are included in contractual arrangements made with suppliers

* Understand the key clauses that are included in formal contracts

* Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers

* Understand the key processes that can be applied to the analysis of potential external suppliers

* Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers

* Understand key approaches in the negotiation of commercial agreements with external organisations

* Know how to prepare for negotiations with external organisations

* Understand how commercial negotiations should be undertaken

* Understand the dynamics of relationships in supply chains

* Understand processes and procedures for working successfully with stakeholders

* Understand the concept of partnering

* Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory

* Understand the key elements of effective inventory control

* Understand the concept of whole-life costing

* Demonstrate the application of the procurement cycle

* Demonstrate the application of the stages of the procurement process

* Demonstrate the application of whole life-asset management

* Demonstrate the application of environmental, social and governance principles in a range of sectors and industries

Who should get this Diploma?

This Diploma is ideal for those who are eager to advance their procurement careers and aim for MCIPS Chartered Status. Plus, it’s the highest entry point in CIPS qualifications, so you’ll be starting off on the right path.

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Defining Business Needs
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Commercial Contracting
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Ethical & Responsible Sourcing
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Supplier Relationships
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Whole Life Asset Management
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Procurement & Supply in Practice
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