Cips level 4 new syllabus

The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations is a professional qualification that is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of procurement and supply chain professionals. The new syllabus, which was introduced in 2020, has the following modules:

Module 1: Procurement and Supply Operations

• Understand the role and responsibilities of procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key stakeholders and their roles in procurement and supply operations
• Understand the importance of procurement and supply operations in achieving organizational objectives

Module 2: Procurement Strategy and Planning

• Understand the importance of procurement strategy and planning
• Identify the key elements of a procurement strategy
• Understand how to develop a procurement plan
• Identify the key factors that influence procurement planning

Module 3: Procurement and Supply Operations Management

• Understand the importance of procurement and supply operations management
• Identify the key responsibilities of procurement and supply operations managers
• Understand how to manage procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key factors that influence procurement and supply operations management

Module 4: Procurement and Supply Chain Risk Management

• Understand the importance of procurement and supply chain risk management
• Identify the key risks associated with procurement and supply operations
• Understand how to identify and assess risks
• Identify the key strategies for managing risks

Module 5: Procurement and Supply Operations Technology

• Understand the importance of procurement and supply operations technology
• Identify the key technologies used in procurement and supply operations
• Understand how to select and implement procurement and supply operations technology
• Identify the key benefits and limitations of procurement and supply operations technology

Module 6: Procurement and Supply Operations Ethics and Sustainability

• Understand the importance of ethics and sustainability in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key ethical considerations in procurement and supply operations
• Understand how to apply ethical principles in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key sustainability considerations in procurement and supply operations

Module 7: Procurement and Supply Operations Project Management

• Understand the importance of project management in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key stages of a procurement and supply operations project
• Understand how to plan and manage a procurement and supply operations project
• Identify the key factors that influence project management

Module 8: Procurement and Supply Operations Research and Analysis

• Understand the importance of research and analysis in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key research and analysis techniques used in procurement and supply operations
• Understand how to conduct research and analysis in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key benefits and limitations of research and analysis

Module 9: Procurement and Supply Operations Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Understand the importance of communication and stakeholder management in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key communication and stakeholder management techniques used in procurement and supply operations
• Understand how to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Identify the key factors that influence communication and stakeholder management

Module 10: Procurement and Supply Operations Professional Development

• Understand the importance of professional development in procurement and supply operations
• Identify the key skills and knowledge required for procurement and supply operations professionals
• Understand how to develop a personal development plan
• Identify the key factors that influence professional development.

The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations is a comprehensive qualification that covers all aspects of procurement and supply chain operations. It is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of procurement and supply chain professionals and is a great way to advance your career in the field.