Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

What you'll learn

LO1 Understand and apply leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function

LO2 Understand and apply communication planning techniques and analyse their influence on individuals involved in the supply chain

LO3 Understand and apply methods to overcome leadership challenges faced by procurement and supply chain managers

LO4 Understand and apply ethical practices, standards and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function

Requirements

You will need to have achieved CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Description

This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle as it's focus, it is at the same level as the third year of an undergraduate degree course. It's suitable for those who are successful in completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply and represents the final level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.Building on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will be able to demonstrate strategic knowledge and leadership skills and find solutions to complex problems. It is designed to develop transferable workplace skills such as excellent communication and the ability to work in and lead a team. Employers have identified that the ability to think strategically and lead and influence policy and thinking are essential for progression.The course contains carefully crafted questions and answers based on the content of the study guide - these are not passed questions from real CIPS exams as these are no longer issued by CIPS and would be an infringement of copyright. It serves as a revision of the content, theory and topics which would be beneficial in providing a good answer in the real exam, underpinned by relevant models and theories.Who this course is for:· Learners who are taking the CIPS Exams for CIPS L6M1 Strategic Ethical Leadership· Learners who wish to pass the CIPS exams.· Learners who want to gain confidence in passing the examsModule purposeOn completion of this module, learners will be able to critically evaluate leadership skills and behaviours required to achieve organisational and stakeholder commitment to strategic improvements and change and also appreciate ethical practices, standards and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function.Module aimsGlobalisation and the ever changing markets in which organisations operate require effective leaders who are able to think and act in a strategic manner. This is particularly true for those who lead the procurement and supply function ensuring that it makes a positive contribution to overall organisational success. Strategic Leadership is the ability to make and communicate decisions that enhance the prospects for the organisation s long-term success while maintaining long-term financial stability. This module is designed for those professionals who are expected to deliver effective and efficient procurement and supply. It emphasises the leadership skills and behaviours required for the achievement of the objectives and improvements sought by the organisation.

Overview

Section 1: Lesson Videos

Lecture 1 LO1 Understand and apply leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate f

Lecture 2 LO2 Understand and apply communication planning techniques and analyse their inf

Lecture 3 LO3 Understand and apply methods to overcome leadership challenges faced by proc

Lecture 4 LO4 Understand and apply ethical practices, standards and regulations that impac

Section 2: Essay Questions

Lecture 5 Useful reading

For those who are successful in completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply,For those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.