Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

A vocationally related qualification, the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma is designed for individuals working at or aspiring to the Managerial and Professional level of the CIPS global standard for Procurement and Supply. It is aimed at members of the profession who have procurement and supply activity at the heart of their role. The Advanced Diploma is designed for more experienced members of the profession who are expected to develop, improve and fulfill functional business objectives and also formulate direction. Such individuals will also manage change and lead and influence internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to procurement and supply.

This year (2018/19) The Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is in transition to the new qualifications being launched in May 2019. To this end, students will study a combination of old and new qualification units to make a total of 60 credits. Successful students will receive the 2019 Branded CIPS Advanced Diploma, demonstrating current procurement practices.

Mandatory Modules:

·         AD1 Management in Procurement and Supply

·         AD2 Managing Risks and Supply Chain

·         L5M4 (New qualification) Advanced Contract and Financial Management

·         L5M5 (New qualification) Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply

Elective Modules:

• Category Management in Procurement and Supply
• Plus one of the following:
• Advanced Negotiation, Achieving Competitive Advantage through the supply chain, Project and Change Management, Operations Management