CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Those achieving the Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship will develop commercial capability that is vital in the procurement sector and valued across every sector. In the sector a commercial professional’s role is to support the transformation of the way that the best quality services are delivered, whilst securing value for money. Experience will be gained working on high profile, high value, high risk projects that affect millions of people and are worth billions of pounds each year.

An interview with the course Tutor will take place, to ensure that this course is the right course for you. A minimum of at least two A-levels (or international equivalent), or a CIPS Advanced Certificate qualification, or a minimum of two years experience in a business environment.

Developed using the Procurement Cycle as its focus, you will: - Learn about the core principles, concepts and practical applications when procuring goods or services - Gain essential knowledge and practical skills in contracting, negotiation, supplier relationships, ethics and asset management - Understand how procurement fits within the rest of your organisation and how it can help to shape key future business decisions Based at the same level as a first year of an undergraduate degree course, you will be equipped with essential knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Units of study are: - Scope and influence of supply - Business needs - Commercial contracts - Ethical Sourcing - Commercial Negotiations - Relationship Management - Whole life asset management - Procurement and supply in practice

Assessment of each unit will be an exam and there are six opportunities to sit exams throughout the year This is the highest entry point onto our diploma qualifications. Following enrolment, you will be registered as a member of the CIPS. This will provide you with access to a wealth of resources for the programme. This course can also be studied as part of the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship

Each module of the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification is assessed through a formal examination externally set by CIPS there are six opportunities to sit exams throughout the year.

Students from this programme have continued on to study the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, and then to Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply to achieve MCIPS status.