Who is this course for?
The CIPS Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is designed for people who are completely new to purchasing and supply, with no previous experience.
The course covers the following areas:
- Key roles of procurement and supply
- The sourcing process
- Effective and efficient administration
- Pricing arrangements
- Quality management
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Developing supplier relationships
- Demand and supply
- Contractual documents
- Forecasting
How does the course work?
Study Time:
You can study at a pace to suit you. Your tutor will create a timetable for you, and will set you work and assignments to complete each week.
If you can spend around 3 hours a week studying, you should be able to complete the course in 12 months. If you can spend more time studying than that, you could fast-track and complete the course faster.
Course Structure:
The course is made up of five compulsory units.
Assessments
Multiple choice E-TEST (online exam) completed at an approved CIPS centre. A 75% pass rate is required.
Qualification Received:
You will receive the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.
Your Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Study Materials
- 12 Month Institute Membership
- VAT
Course Details - Unit Breakdown
Compulsory Units
You must complete all the compulsory units listed below.
Procurement and Supply Functions
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This unit covered the main types of organisations involved in procurement and how these organisations operate, including key functions, mission statements and beyond. Introducing the key roles and procedures in procurement and supply, the unit provides an overview of the impact of market factors on demand and supply.
Procurement and Supply Process
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This unit is designed to introduce the main types of contracts and covers pricing arrangements, financial information on customers and suppliers and also the impact of information from the internet. Students will learn about contractual documents in a business context and address electronic sourcing, and systems used in procurement and supply.
Procurement and Supply Administration
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Effective and efficient administration is essential in procurement and supply. This unit covers pre-contract and post-award administration, the need for approvals and effective communication. Students will identify direct and indirect supplies, techniques for ordering inventories and forecasting.
Procurement and Supply Stakeholders
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This unit is designed to introduce stakeholders in procurement and supply, whilst addressing internal relationships, effective teamwork and approaches to conflict in the workplace. The importance of quality management is covered in cost, ethical codes, corporate governance and quality assurance and management techniques.
Procurement and Supply Principles
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Certain aspects of procurement and supply, including delivering products to customers and suppliers, the roles and rights of procurement and the sourcing process are covered in this unit. The unit looks at the components of a supply chain and the benefits of effective procurement.
