CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 5 builds upon the knowledge gained at Level 4 and develops higher-level management, contractual, financial, ethical and risk-management capabilities.

Students complete five core modules and select three elective modules, representing 60 credits in total.

Important subject areas include:

  • Managing Teams and Individuals
  • Managing Supply-Chain Risk
  • Managing Contractual Risk
  • Advanced Contract and Financial Management
  • Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply
  • Category Management
  • Project and Change Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Management
  • Advanced Negotiation

 

Suitable for

  • Senior buyers
  • Procurement managers
  • Contract managers
  • Category managers
  • Supply-chain managers
  • Commercial professionals
  • Professionals who have completed CIPS Level 4

The Level 5 syllabus positions the qualification as the progression route from Level 4 to the Level 6 Professional Diploma.