CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Rolling Enrolment: SRSCC’s CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply is one of a series of progressive purchasing and supply chain management qualifications.

It is aimed at procurement professionals who have been working in the industry and would like to obtain a qualification. This program, designed by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), provides a thorough understanding of best practices, helps develop new skills, and familiarises the learner with procurement terminology.

The goal of this qualification is to help individuals improve their efficiency and effectiveness in procurement and supply chain management.
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 3 Modules

L3M1 Procurement and Supply Environments
L3M2 Ethical Procurement and Supply
L3M3 Contract Administration
L3M4 Team Dynamics and Change

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

L3M5 Socially Responsible Procurement
L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution

This course is perfect for learners who have experience in:

• Administrator
• Assistant Buyer
• Assistant Contract Officer
• Contract Analyst
• Stock/ Inventory controller/ planner

The core skill learnt during CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply is the ability to apply key tasks associated with purchasing and supply operations. Students will have robust knowledge to:

Understand and apply demand
management through manual or IT based systems
Carry out stock valuation and ordering
Arrange supply logistics and the necessary paperwork
Implement new contracts
Query performance
Financial management
Contract review

For full details of all the learning objectives please email training@lancschamber.co.uk for the level content guide.

Each unit is assessed through a 2-hour computer based exam consisting of drag and drop, multiple choice and drop down list style questions.

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

This qualification is equivalent to: A level, NVQ3, Foundation studies (UK), SAQA NQF level 5 (SA), NZQA level 4 (NZ), AQF certificate IV (VET/AUS), TQF level 3 (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.