THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY at the
cutting edge. The purchasing and supply profession is
experiencing massive changes as companies
recognize the function’s potential as a major
contributor to growth and profitability.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
(CIPS) is the profession’s leading body and the
largest in Europe. It is recognized internationally
as the organization for the profession, and
employers increasingly demand membership of
CIPS across all industries in both private and
public sectors. The qualifications are widely
regarded as an international benchmark of
excellence, enhancing standards of
professionalism and performance throughout
procurement and supply.
As a profession, procurement and supply is
increasingly being seen as a strategic business
discipline, involving a growing number of highly
specialized roles. The supply chain is becoming
more complex, presenting those in the profession
with many new challenges, from changing market
structures ushered in by globalization and the
growing economic strength of developing
countries, to technology, global events and trends
towards ethical and fair trading.
Internationally recognized and respected
CIPS was awarded the prestigious Royal Charter in
1992, the year of its Diamond Jubilee in
recognition of its work promoting high standards
and representational issues. It is a reference point
worldwide for all matters relating to procurement
and supply management.
CIPS is the premier global organization serving the
procurement and supply profession. Dedicated to
promoting best practice, CIPS provides a wide
range of services for the benefit of members and
the wider business community.
CIPS range of qualifications provides best practice
education programmes for the procurement and
supply profession throughout the world.
A wide range of support services for everyone
undertaking a programmed of study towards CIPS
qualifications are available, including access to past
papers.