CIPS LEVEL 2

CIPS LEVEL 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

CIPS LEVEL 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is ideal for anyone just starting off their career or if procurement and supply is part of your role.

The course is also perfect for those in management in various professions and business leaders or entrepreneurs who are in need of understanding how procurement should function and its overall impact on business success.

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Who Should Take This Level

If you are new to the profession, with little or no business experience then CIPS level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is good for you. The course is also suitable for those aspiring to move into a career in procurement and supply.

Typical job titles for this level are:

  • Administrative assistant
  • Purchasing assistant
  • Contracts administrator
  • Stock controller
  • Merchandiser

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COURSE MODULES

There are Five CORE MANDATORY modules

  • Introducing Procurement and Supply [L2M1]

On completion of the module, learners will be able to identify the fundamental roles and activities, the systems, procedures, processes and contracts associated with the procurement and supply function.

  • Procurement and Supply Operations [L2M2]

On completion of the module, learners will be able to identify types of business organisations. They will define the fundamentals and components of the contracting process, identify sources of information on suppliers and customers and define pricing methods used for the purchasing of goods or services.

  • Stakeholder Relationships [L2M3]

On completion of this module, learners will be able to define stakeholders and explain the key market factors that impact on the procurement and supply function. They will also define the role of effective communication in the successful development and maintenance of internal and external relationships.

  • Systems Technology [L2M4]

On completion of this module, learners will be able to define the uses of, and identify the advantages offered by systems technology in improving procurement and supply activity whilst maintaining overall quality.

  • Inventory, Logistics and Expediting [L2M5]

On completion of this module, learners will be able to identify the key role that inventory has to play and define the principles and processes associated with effective logistics control, explaining how effective expediting can be achieved in procurement and supply.

There are NO FORMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS for this qualification.

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