Level 5 – Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply – 2019

The Level 5 Advanced Diploma provides senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil organisational objectives. It gives you the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues.

Who Should Consider This Level

• Buyer / Senior Buyer
• Procurement / Purchasing Executive
• Procurement Specialist
• Contract Manager / Contract Officer
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Procurement Directors / Supply Chain Directors

Course Formats

• Morning Classroom Course Evening (9.30am-12.30pm)
• Afternoon Classroom Courses (1pm-4.30pm)
• Evening Classroom Courses (5.30pm-8.30pm)
• Skype Only – 25 Skype Tutorials with a personal tutor (Distance Learning with a Tutor to talk to)

Courses Contents & Units

Ideal for the senior buyer, contract manager or supply chain manager, the Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is designed to provide the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil organisational objectives. It helps people develop the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues.

The 8 modules at this level (2 x full modules, plus 6 x half modules):

• CORE L5M1 – Managing Teams & Individuals – Organisation behaviour. Development of management and individuals. Human capital management. IT software in recruitment. Regulatory aspects of employment.
• CORE L5M2 – Managing Supply Chain Risks – Bribery and corruption. Standards for sustainable procurement – UN, ILO, ETI. Project management. Contractual remedies. Third parties in managing risks. International standard.
• CORE L5M3 – Managing Contract Risk – Understand risk associated with contracts.
• CORE L5M4 – Advanced Contract & Financial Management.
• CORE L5M5 – Managing Ethical Procurement & Supply Chains.
• L5M6 – Category Management
• L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain
• L5M8 – Project & Change Management.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have studied the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply.

Unit Examinations

Assessment is by a 3 hour written examination (for the 2 full modules) or 1.5 hour Multiple Choice exams (for the 6 half modules). CIPS exam weeks are detailed on the course schedule.

NB. All students have to join CIPS as a Student Member (£187)

CIPS exam fees £684 for all 8 exams (includes CIPS Exam Centre venue fee)

Joining a CIPS qualification programme means you will join the largest Institute in the world for those working in procurement and supply. You can join as a member online or by downloading a membership form.

Packages, Prices & Schedules

If you’re interested in this course, please contact us for more information about the packages, price and schedules.