The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
 
This qualification is only available to learners outside of the UK and sits alongside the Level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma within our ladder of qualifications.
 
Certificate

• Understanding Purchasing Principles
• Selecting the Right Supplier
• Effective Negotiation in P&S
• Managing Inventory
• The Business Environment for P&S

 

Advanced Certificate

• Analyzing the Supply Market
• Introduction to Purchasing Strategy
• Preparing and Managing Contracts
• International Logistics
• Measuring Performance in P&S.


Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
• Management in the Purchasing Function
• Risk Management & Supply Chain Vulnerability
• Improving Supply Chain Performance
 
Plus any two units from the following options:
• Marketing for Purchasers
• Storage and Distribution
• Operations Management in the Supply Chain
• The Machinery of Government
• Contracting in the Public Sector.
From September 2009, there will be a new optional unit - Sustainable Procurement. Its first assessment opportunity will be in November 2009.

 

Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
 
• Leading and Influencing in Purchasing
• ategic Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Management in Practice Plus any two units from the following options:
• Legal Aspects in Purchasing and Supply
• Advanced Project Management
• Finance for Purchasers
• Strategic Public Sector Programme Management
• Public Sector Stakeholders and Governance.
 
Level 7 Executive Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
• A self-managed learning programme.
 
Cips Office
Easton House,
Church Street,
Easton on the Hill,
Stamford,
Lincolnshire,
PE9 3NZ
Phone: +44 (0)1780 756777.
Fax: +44 (0)1780 751610