CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations

Rolling Enrolment: In association with SRSCC, we are offering CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, aimed at helping you or your business gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s proven strategies and techniques.

Delegates will learn to make effective use of information, develop decision making skills, and excel at improving efficiency and effectiveness. This program is the perfect stepping stone towards achieving MCIPS status.

CIPS Level 4 Modules
L4M1 Scope & Influence of Procurement & Supply
L4M2 Defining Business Need
L4M3 Commercial Contracting
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
L4M5 Commercial Negotiation
L4M6 Supplier Relationships
L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management
L4M8 Procurement & Supply in Practice

CIPS Level 4 is for buyers who are looking to progress into management, and those with previous qualifications and experience. This is the highest level you can start the CIPS qualifications at.

Core skills learnt at this level are the provision of advice and guidance to key stakeholders on the performance of organisational procedures and processes in purchasing and supply.

This CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a valuable management tool focused on:
Planning and forecasting for future demand
Forward planning and contract development
Negotiation volumes
Margins and standards
Creating and controlling specifications
Contract management

The course will also cover supply market chain elements, including:
Negotiating with suppliers
Conflict resolution
Performance review

Each 6 credit unit is assessed through a 1.5- hour computer based exam consisting of drag and drop, multiple choice and drop down list style questions.  Each 12 credit unit is assessed through a 3-hour computer based exam consisting of essay style questions. All of our exams are booked directly by the SRSCC team and are available to do exams online.

This qualification is equivalent to: First year degree or HNC, NVQ level 4 (UK), SAQA NQF level 6 (SA), NZQA level 5 (NZ), AQF diploma (VET/AUS) TQF level 4 (TEVETA),

Whether you are looking to join us at our Preston study location, in-house at your organisation, in the live Virtual Classroom or via our Independent Learning Zone (ILZ), we are ready to accommodate you.  After we’ve determined the best fit, we’ll begin the enrolment process. Don’t wait, get in touch and start your journey today.