CIPS

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is a global not‑for‑profit professional body serving the procurement and supply management profession. Through its training arm, CIPS offers structured qualifications, education and training designed to build capability from entry level through to strategic leadership in procurement and supply. Its programmes include classroom and online learning options, with a strong focus on professional standards, ethics and best practice across the full procurement and supply cycle. CIPS qualifications are mapped to different career stages and are widely used by employers to develop staff in roles such as buyers, category managers, contract managers and supply chain professionals. The institute also provides a range of continuing professional development opportunities, including short courses and thought‑leadership resources, to help organisations keep their teams up to date with current practices in areas such as contract management, negotiation, supplier relationship management and responsible, sustainable supply chains. With a large international membership and a Royal Charter mandate to act for the public good, CIPS training and qualifications are recognised globally as a benchmark of professional competence in procurement and supply. (na.linkedin.com)