CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 4 is the highest entry point into the CIPS professional qualification pathway. It is suitable for professionals with relevant business experience and individuals who want to build a strong operational and tactical procurement foundation.

The qualification contains eight compulsory modules and 60 credits:

  • Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
  • Defining Business Need
  • Commercial Contracting
  • Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationships
  • Whole-Life Asset Management
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice

Suitable for

  • Procurement executives
  • Buyers
  • Purchasing officers
  • Contract officers
  • Supply-chain coordinators
  • Logistics professionals
  • Professionals seeking entry into procurement

The Level 4 syllabus describes it as the essential professional toolkit for procurement and supply and the progression route to Level 5.