CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Rolling Enrolment: SRSCC’s CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is aimed at senior buyers, contract managers or supply chain managers working in industry.

This program, designed by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), is designed to provide the necessary expertise to develop or enhance skills in fulfilling organisational and functional objectives in purchasing and supply. If you are already experienced in the industry and looking to progress further into a managerial role or something similar, this course is perfect for you.

CIPS Level 5 Modules

Core Modules
L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals
L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk
L5M3 Managing Contractual Risk
L5M4 Advanced Contract & Financial Management
L5M5 Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply

Elective Units
After completing five compulsory modules, you will then need to choose three of the elective units below to earn the final credits you’ll need to finish the course. Enhance your expertise with a deep dive into the latest industry trends and practices.

L5M6 Category Management
L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain
L5M8 Project and Change Management
L5M9 Operations Management
L5M10 Logistics Management
L5M15 Advanced Negotiation

Who is it aimed at?
Experienced buyers and managers who wish to pursue a strategic management/leadership role in purchasing.

Typical job titles at this level:

• Senior/chief buyer
• Group/senior procurement/purchasing executive
• Category manager
• Contract manager
• Logistics manager
• Supply chain manager

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma focuses on cost reduction and adding value by:

• Improving timescales and stock control
• Management and innovation in the procurement and supply process
• Developing legal and risk management expertise

Core skills being the expertise to improve or develop and fulfil organisational and functional objectives in purchasing and supply.

Each 12 credit unit is assessed through a 3-hour computer based exam consisting of essay style questions. 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.

Equivalent to: Second year honours degree, NVQ level 5, HND (UK), SAQA NQF level 7 (SA), NZQA level 6 (NZ), AQF Advanced diploma (VET/AUS) TQF level 5 (TEVETA)

Want to know more about CIPS Level 5? Contact our team now: training@lancschamber.co.uk or call 01772 653000