CIPS
Level 2
QN: 603/3282/7
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CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIPS. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CIPS
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Introducing procurement and supply
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the role of procurement and supply within organisations 2. Know how products and services are received from suppliers and delivered to customers 3. Know the main stages of the sourcing process 4. Understand the need for the effective and efficient administration of purchases made with external suppliers5. Know the importance of ethics and responsible procurement in organisations and supply chains.
2
CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Inventory, logistics and expediting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key elements of effective inventory control
- Describe the principles and processes of logistics control
- Explain how effective expediting can be achieved in procurement and supply
- Evaluate the impact of poor inventory control on business operations
- Apply logistics principles to a given scenario
- Develop an expediting plan for a delayed order
3
CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Procurement and supply operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main types of organisations and their operational characteristics
- Describe the key components of a contractual agreement
- Explain the main sources of information on suppliers and customers
- Compare different pricing methods used in procurement
- Apply appropriate pricing methods to given purchasing scenarios
4
CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Stakeholder relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the main stakeholders in procurement and supply2. Know the key market factors that impact on a procurement and supply function3. Understand the techniques associated with successful and effective communication in procurement and supply 4. Know the main approaches for conflict resolution with stakeholders in procurement and supply
5
CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Systems technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of systems technology in procurement and supply
- Describe the main types of databases used in procurement
- Compare different systems for supplier selection
- Evaluate the features of ordering systems
- Assess the benefits of electronic payment systems
- Explain the importance of quality management in procurement
- Apply quality management principles to procurement processes
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3282/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CIPS
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2018