CIPS Level 2

Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

CIPS Level 2 (Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations) is the first of our three entry level qualifications. This level is perfect for those just starting their career with little or no general business experience. This qualification is ideal for school leavers aspiring to move into a career in procurement and supply without any prior knowledge of the profession.

Who Should Consider This Level?

Administrative Assistant
People new to the business environment
School leavers

Available Study Methods

Classroom Learning

10 x 3 hour sessions. 
Study online or in a physical classroom with scheduled group tuition and engage with other students with similar backgrounds.

Personal Tutoring

15 x 1 hour sessions with your own personal tutor.
Set the times of your Zoom tutorials to suit your schedule (including evenings and weekends).

Study Buddy

15 x 1 hour sessions shared with a colleague and a reduced cost. 
Set the times of your Zoom tutorials to suit your schedule (including evenings and weekends).

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Assisted Self-Study

5 x 1 hour sessions with your own personal tutor.
Study at your own pace, with tutor support available when you need clarification. Additional tutor hours may be purchased. 

Self-Study

For confident, self-motivated learners. Study at your own pace with access to Aspire's Digital Learning Zone. Additional tutor hours may be purchased. 

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Courses Modules

You must complete all five core modules to achieve your Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.

Core Modules (Complete all 5 core modules)
  • 1

    L2M1: Introducing Procurement and Supply

    Understand the role of procurement & supply in organisations.  Identify common procurement terms and understand the impact of procurement and supply. Learn the “Five Rights” of procurement and supply, the stages of the sourcing process, administration processes and ethical responsibilities.

  • 2

    L2M2: Procurement and Supply Operations

    Understand the types of organisation, how they operate and contractual agreements.  Identify sources of information on suppliers and learn pricing techniques.

  • 3

    L2M3: Stakeholder Relationships

    Know who the stakeholders are in procurement and supply, and other internal and external stakeholders. Identify the key market factors which impact the function and the techniques associated with effective stakeholder communication. Learn approaches to conflict resolution.

  • 4

    L2M4: Systems Technology

    Understand the use of systems technology and how they contribute to procurement & supply (ie: e-sourcing, e-tendering). Types of system for supplier selection ordering and payment.  Know why quality management is important.

  • 5

    L2M5: Inventory, Logistics & Expediting

    Learn the key elements for inventory control.  Understand the principles and processes associated with effective logistics control. Learn how effective expediting can be achieved.

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply. You do not need any prior experience or qualifications to start your studies at this level.

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CIPS Level 2 Module Examinations

There are five exams in total for CIPS Level 2. Each exam contains 60 multiple choice questions which need to be answered in 90 minutes.

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