Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those who have a significant level of experience working in a purchasing and supply role, or who have completed previous CIPS procurement qualifications.
The course covers the following areas:
- Ethical purchasing management (CIPS ethical codes)
- Organisational structures & culture
- Decision making (pareto, fishbone, SWOT, cost/benefit analysis)
- Managing change
- Risk management procedures
- Supply chain vulnerability
- Developing supplier performance
- Improving supply chain efficiency (Kaizen)
- Technology in purchasing (EPOS, e-sourcing, EFT)
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 24 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 units, three compulsory units and two optional 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 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Your Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Study Materials
- 12 Month Institute Membership
- VAT
Course Details - Unit Breakdown
Compulsory Units
You must take the 3 compulsory units listed below.
Management in Procurement and Supply
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Introducing organisational behaviour and the theories of organisation and management impacting on motivation and job satisfaction, this unit looks at individual difference and diversity, cooperation and conflict and training and development. The unit covers learning, recruitment and selection and HRM. It also addresses the regulatory framework and procurement in the private and third sectors.
Managing Risks in Supply Chains
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This unit looks at risk identification, assessment and management strategies in the supply chain. It addresses project risks, planning, implementation and control, and gives students an understanding of the importance of contingency planning, CSP and sustainability.
Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chains
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Looking at the infrastructure of procurement and supply, this unit covers total quality management, performance data and techniques to develop the supply chain in order to pursue both a cost and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Supply chains and supply chain management. Students will learn about collaborative improvement and innovation and become aware of technology tools and approaches to supply chain improvement.
Optional Units
You must choose two of the optional units listed below.
Category Management in Procurement and Supply
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This unit is designed to give an understanding of the key definitions within procurement and supply; planning, implementing and managing processes is a large part of this unit, with students gaining an understanding of supply market factors, the strategic acquisition process and routes to the supply chain. It covers the importance of working with stakeholders, managing contracts and suppliers and how to manage risks, volatility and exits.
Sustainability in Supply Chains
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Giving an introduction to sustainability, the issues, initiatives and standards in the supply chain, this unit allows students to fully understand the impact on the ability to manage supply chain complexity and compliance. The unit looks at developing responsible procurement, sustainable performance measurement and contingency planning to continually improve compliance.
Operations Management in Supply Chain
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This unit is aimed at providing individuals with a clear understanding of the roles in activities of operations management and the objectives and strategies of operations management. The unit looks at operations processes, planning and control and techniques to improve performance and quality management. Students will also learn the importance of process design and technology as well as product and service design.
