Who is this course for?
The CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is designed for people who are just starting in a purchasing job, or who wish to start a career in purchasing, buying or procurement but have little or no previous experience.
The course covers the following areas:
- The external environment of procurement
- Obtaining supplies
- Documentation in procurement and supply
- Warehousing and Equipment
- Transport in logistics
- Profiling purchasers and suppliers
- Customer service
- Supply chain relationships
- The cost of inventory
- Contractual provisions
- The impact of technology
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 18 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
You will sit a three hour written exam for each of the five units. CIPS exams must be sat at an approved CIPS centre.
Qualification Received:
You will receive the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Advanced 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 Environments
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This unit looks at procurement in private and third sectors, as well as procurement in the public sector. The unit addresses the types of competitive markets, demand and supply and the external environment of procurement. Students will gain an understanding of economic, political, legal, environmental, technological and social and ethical factors.
Procurement and Supply Operations
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This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of obtaining supplies, including achieving quality supplies and the right quantity at the right price and from the right place. The unit looks at identifying procurement needs, creating specifications and agreements and the impact of internet technologies in procurement.
Procurement and Supply Workflow
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Documentation in procurement and supply is essential and should be managed efficiently; this unit looks at receiving quotations, purchase orders and analysing financial data in line with budgets. Students will learn the importance of pricing goods and services from calculating future demand. Communications play an important role and communication channels with stakeholders and customers are addressed in this unit.
Inventory and Logistics Operations
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This unit looks at classifying, monitoring and controlling inventory to calculate demand and costs. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of warehouse locations, design and equipment, as well as transport documentation, transportation in logistics and freight.
Procurement and Supply Relationships
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Relationships play a crucial role in procurement and supply; this unit is designed to demonstrate the importance of stakeholders, cross-functional working and maintaining effective relationships in the supply chain. The unit looks at the marketing mix and the role this plays in maintaining a competitive advantage and profiling purchasers and suppliers.
