CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

DLC Training

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

£1,155

Recognised globally, the CIPS qualification will provide you with the certification you need to stand out.

Studying the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply with DLC Training allows you to study flexibly, with access to extensive resources to support your learning. With unlimited support available from expert tutors and our dedicated support advisors, you can be sure you’ll succeed in your learning journey with us.

Unit Information

To achieve the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will need to successfully complete 60 credits. This includes five Core units (42 credits) and three Elective units (18 credits).

Core Units

Managing Teams and Individuals (12 Credits)

• Management and organisational approaches
• Managing individuals involved in the procurement and supply function
• Managing work groups or teams involved in the procurement and supply function
• Planning approaches for aspects of human resource management for the procurement and supply function
• Individual capabilities required to manage the procurement and supply function

Advanced Contract and Financial Management (12 Credits)

• Tools and techniques that can be used to measure and develop contract performance
• The concept of strategic procurement sourcing
• Financial techniques that affect supply chains
• Financial and performance measures that can affect the supply chain

Managing Supply Chain Risk (6 Credits)

• The nature of risk affecting supply chains
• Processes in managing risk in supply chains
• Risk mitigation strategies in supply chains

Managing Contractual Risk (6 Credits)

• The legal and process issues relating to the formation of procurement contracts
• The impacts of breach of contract and coping strategies and provisions that are available
• The legal implications of contractual non-conformance in procurement and supply

Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (6 Credits)

• The impact of ethics and sustainability in supply chains
• The importance of compliance with standards to achieve ethical and sustainable supply chains
• Initiatives and standards to improve ethical and sustainable practices in procurement and supply

Elective Units

Category Management (6 Credits)

• Approaches that can be used to develop category management strategies
• Concepts, tools, and techniques associated with managing expenditure
• The strategic impact of a category management process

Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain (6 Credits)

• The dynamics of supply chains
• Improvement methodologies that can be used in procurement and supply
• Measures required to achieve competitive advantage in procurement and supply

Advanced Negotiation (6 Credits)

• Key stages that impact on the procurement negotiation process and outcomes
• Negotiation relationships and ethics
• Methods and behavioural factors which can influence others

Project and Change Management (6 Credits)

• Aspects of projects in organisations
• The concept of organisational change and how it can be achieved
• Approaches to the planning and management of projects and change initiatives

Operations Management (6 Credits)

• The concept and scope of operations management
• Improvement methodologies that can be applied in operations management

Logistics Management (6 Credits)

• The concept of logistics management
• Capacity planning and control in logistics management

CIPS Exams

This course is assessed via computer-based questions. You can choose whether to sit your exams online using CIPS remote invigilation, or in person at a CIPS examination centre. We can support you in deciding which option is best for you, and you’ll pay CIPS a fee for each exam.

Support Duration

The average time to complete the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is 18 months, but you’ll have 24 months of dedicated support to ensure your success. Contact DLC Training today to learn more about this qualification and how it can support your career development and advance your procurement capabilities.

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is suitable for procurement managers looking to enhance their skills and capabilities at a senior level.

To enrol on the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you’ll need to have successfully completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

• Senior Buyer - estimated salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Sourcing Specialist - estimated salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Category Manager - estimated salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Supply Chain Manager - estimated salary range of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum