Cips level 4 new syllabus topics

The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations is a professional qualification that covers a wide range of topics related to procurement and supply chain management. The new syllabus, which was introduced in 2020, includes the following topics:

Module 1: Procurement and Supply Operations

• Introduction to procurement and supply operations
• Procurement and supply chain management frameworks
• Procurement and supply operations in different industries and contexts

Module 2: Procurement Planning and Strategy

• Procurement planning and strategy development
• Procurement strategy and its role in achieving organizational objectives
• Stakeholder analysis and engagement in procurement planning

Module 3: Sourcing and Contracting

• Sourcing and contracting strategies
• Tendering and bidding processes
• Contract management and administration

Module 4: Supply Chain Management

• Supply chain management principles and practices
• Supply chain risk management and mitigation
• Supply chain visibility and control

Module 5: Procurement and Supply Operations in Practice

• Case studies of procurement and supply operations in practice
• Analysis of procurement and supply operations in different industries and contexts
• Application of procurement and supply operations principles and practices

Module 6: Professionalism and Ethics in Procurement and Supply Operations

• Professionalism and ethics in procurement and supply operations
• Code of conduct and professional standards
• Ethical considerations in procurement and supply operations

Module 7: Procurement and Supply Operations in a Global Context

• Global procurement and supply operations
• International trade and procurement
• Cultural and language differences in procurement and supply operations

Module 8: Procurement and Supply Operations Technology and Systems

• Procurement and supply operations technology and systems
• Electronic procurement and supply chain management systems
• Data analysis and reporting in procurement and supply operations

Module 9: Procurement and Supply Operations in a Digital Age

• Digital procurement and supply operations
• E-procurement and e-sourcing
• Digital supply chain management and logistics

Module 10: Research and Analysis in Procurement and Supply Operations

• Research methods and techniques in procurement and supply operations
• Data analysis and interpretation in procurement and supply operations
• Report writing and presentation in procurement and supply operations

These topics are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply operations, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a career in procurement and supply chain management.