CIPS Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations – Level 2

• Understand the fundamental roles, processes and activities involved in procurement and supply.
• Learn the principles of procurement and supply operations, including contracts, suppliers and pricing.
• Develop knowledge of stakeholder relationships, communication and conflict resolution.
• Understand systems technology, e-sourcing, e-tendering and procurement systems.
• Learn the fundamentals of inventory control, logistics and expediting.
• Build a foundation for progressing into further CIPS qualifications and a career in procurement and supply.

Module 1: Introducing Procurement and Supply (L2M1)

• Roles and responsibilities of procurement and supply within organisations
• Organisational impact of procurement and supply
• Reception and delivery of products and services
• Stages of the sourcing process
• Administration of purchases
• Ethics and responsible procurement

Module 2: Procurement and Supply Operations (L2M2)

• Types of organisations and how they operate
• Components of contractual agreements
• Sources of information on suppliers and customers
• Pricing methods for purchasing goods and services

Module 3: Stakeholder Relationships (L2M3)

• Internal and external stakeholders
• Market factors affecting procurement and supply
• Communication techniques
• Team working and negotiation
• Conflict resolution with stakeholders

Module 4: Systems Technology (L2M4)

• Systems technology and databases in procurement and supply
• E-sourcing and e-tendering
• Systems for supplier selection, ordering and payment
• Quality management and continuous improvement

Module 5: Inventory, Logistics and Expediting (L2M5)

• Inventory classifications and control
• Inventory costs, handling, packaging and storage
• Stores, warehousing and freight transportation
• Incoterms and transportation documentation
• Expediting, stock-outs, supplier payment and cash flow

5 Days

Certification: CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Duration: 6 hours

Questions: 60 questions for L2M1; 20 questions each for L2M2–L2M5

• Individuals new to procurement and supply.
• People aspiring to start a career in procurement and supply.
• Administrative or purchasing assistants.
• Contracts administrators.
• Stock controllers.
• Procurement executives.
• Supply chain, procurement and shipping professionals seeking foundational knowledge.

No prerequisites for this course