The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is the world leading professional body promoting best practice in Procurement and Supply, with students and members in more than 150 countries. CIPS salary survey shows global growing need for procurement professional, making the profession one of those commanding the highest salaries.
CIPS LEVELS OF STUDY AND QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate (Level 2).
L2M1: Introducing procurement & Supply
L2M2: Procurement & Supply Operations
L2M3: Stakeholder Relationships
L2M4: Systems Technology
L2M5: Inventory, Logistics & Expediting
ENTRY QUALIFICATION: Entry route for persons without Commercial G.C.E Advanced Level
CIPS AWARD: Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply.
TYPICAL JOB TITLES:
* Administrative assistant * Purchasing assistant
* Contracts administrator * Stock controller
* Merchandiser
Advanced Certificate (Level 3).
L3M1: Procurement & Supply Environments
L3M2: Ethical Procurement & Supply
L3M3: Contract Administration
L3M4: Team Dynamics and Change
PLUS ONE OF;
L3M5: Socially Responsible Procurement
L3M6: Socially Responsible Warehousing & Distribution
ENTRY QUALIFICATION: Level 2 Certificate or Commercial G.C.E Advanced Level
CIPS AWARD: Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations
TYPICAL JOB TITLES:
* Administrator *Assistant buyer
* Assistant contract officer *Contract analyst
* Stock / inventory controller / planner
Diploma (Level 4)
L4M1: Contexts of Procurement and Supply
L4M2: Business Needs in Procurement & Supply
L4M3:Sourcing in Procurement & Supply
L4M4: Negotiating & Contracting in P & S
L4M5: Managing Contracts & Relationships
ENTRY QUALIFICATION: Certificate or Advanced Certificate or at least HND in a field of Management, Finance, commerce or Law
CIPS AWARD: Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply.
TYPICAL JOB TITLES:
* Buyer *Procurement / purchasing executive
* Procurement specialist
* Contract officer *Supply chain / inventory / logistics analyst *Supply chain / inventory /
Advanced Diploma (Level 5)
L5M1: Management in Procurement & Supply
L5M2: Managing Risks in Supply Chains
L5M3: Improving the competitiveness of Supply Chains
PLUS TWO OF;
L5M4: Category Mgt in Procurement & Supply
L5M5: Sustainability in Supply Chains
L5M6: Operations Mgt in Supply Chains
ENTRY QUALIFICATION: CIPS Level 4 Diploma
CIPS AWARD: L5 Advanced Diploma in P & S
TYPICAL JOB TITLES:
* Buyer *Procurement / purchasing executive
* Procurement specialist *Contract officer
* Supply chain / inventory / logistics analyst
* Supply chain / inventory / logistics planner
Professional Diploma (Level 6)
L6M1; Leadership in Procurement & Supply
L6M2: Corporate and Business Strategy
L6M3: Strategic Supply Chain Management
PLUS TWO OF;
L6M4: Supply Chain Diligence
L6M5: Programme & Project Management
L6M6: Legal Aspects in P & S (UK)
ENTRY QUALIFICATION: CIPS Level 5 Diploma
CIPS AWARD: L6 Professional Diploma in P & S Professional Diploma plus 3 years professional experience = MCIPS
TYPICAL JOB TITLES:
*Strategic / senior /purchasing or procurement manager * Head of commercial *Supply chain manager * Head of logistics / transport
* Operations manager
ADMISSION & FEES (CIPS and IMIT)
Complete an application form at IMIT admissions office or through IMIT website at https://imitpford.org
Submit one passport sized photo, and photocopies of National Identity card, highest qualification and transcripts (where applicable). Documents which are not in English must be translated to English
Admission fee: 50.000XAF. CIPS student membership fee: ≈ 85.000XAF
Tuition Fees: Level 2 = 250.00XAF; Level 3 = 300.000; Level 4 = 350.000XAF; Level 5 = 400.000XAF. Level 6 = 450.000XAF;
Exam Fees: see IMIT.
CIPS fees are subject to revision by CIPS.