CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Course Outline
Total Credit Value: 60
Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
1.0 Understand and Analyse the Added Value Through Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- 1.1 Compare Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- 1.2 Analyse Sources of Added Value
- 1.3 Describe Spend Categories
- 1.4 Differentiate Stakeholders
2.0 Understand and Analyse Key Steps in Procuring Goods or Services
- 2.1 Explain Stages of the CIPS Procurement Cycle
- 2.2 Analyse Value Addition in the Procurement Cycle
- 2.3 Use of Electronic Systems in the Procurement Cycle
- 2.4 Relationship Between Policy Compliance and Outcomes
3.0 Understand and Analyse Organisational Infrastructure Impact
- 3.1 Explain Corporate Governance Impact
- 3.2 Analyse Organisational Policies Influence
- 3.3 Examine Procurement Structures
- 3.4 Common IT Systems Usage
4.0 Understand and Analyse Compliance in Different Sectors
- 4.1 Classify Economic and Industrial Sectors
- 4.2 Public Sector Impacts on Procurement
- 4.3 Private Sector Impacts on Procurement
- 4.4 Third Sector Impacts on Procurement
L4M2 Defining Business Need
1.0 Develop a Business Case from External Supplier Requirements
- 1.1 Analyse Influence of Business Needs
- 1.2 Estimate Costs and Prices
- 1.3 Develop Business Case Criteria
- 1.4 Interpret Financial Budgets and Cost Models
2.0 Understand Market Management in Procurement and Supply
- 2.1 Analyse Market Considerations
- 2.2 Compare Competitive Forces
- 2.3 Contrast Direct and Indirect Costs
3.0 Understand the Use of Specifications in Procurement and Supply
- 3.1 Analyse Specification Types and Sources
- 3.2 Identify Specification Development Sections
- 3.3 Identify Risks and Mitigation in Specifications
- 3.4 Identify Opportunities to Review and Enhance Specifications
L4M3 Commercial Contracting
1.0 Understand Legal Issues in Contract Formation
- 1.1 Analyse Documentation in Commercial Agreements
- 1.2 Legal Issues in Agreement Creation
- 1.3 Compare Contractual Agreements
2.0 Understand Specifications and KPIs in Contractual Arrangements
- 2.1 Analyse Specification Content
- 2.2 Appraise KPI Examples
3.0 Understand Key Clauses in Formal Contracts
- 3.1 Analyse Contractual Terms Sources and Purposes
- 3.2 Recognise Typical Contractual Terms
- 3.3 Recognise Pricing Arrangements
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
1.0 Understand Options for Sourcing from Suppliers
- 1.1 Identify Sourcing Process Stages
- 1.2 Differentiate Sourcing Approaches
- 1.3 Define Sourcing Options and Trade-offs
- 1.4 Define Award Criteria
2.0 Understand Key Processes for Analysing Potential Suppliers
- 2.1 Analyse Market Data Sources
- 2.2 Identify Quotation
- 2.3 Identify Tender Processes
3.0 Understand Compliance Issues in Sourcing
- 3.1 Compare Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
- 3.2 Compare the Key Legislative, Regulatory and Organisational Requirements
- 3.2 Apply Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices
- 3.3 Compare Audit and Feedback Mechanisms to Evaluate ESG Standards
- 3.4 Contrast Organisational Processes and Practices to Achieve ESG Goals
4.0 Demonstrate the Application of Environmental, Social and Governance Principles
- 4.1 Apply Environmental, Social and Governance Principles
L4M5 Commercial Negotiation
1.0 Understand Key Approaches in Commercial Negotiation
- 1.1 Analyse Commercial Negotiations in Procurement
- 1.2 Differentiate Negotiation Approaches
- 1.3 Explain Balance of Power Effects
- 1.4 Identify Relationships Impacting Negotiations
2.0 Prepare for Negotiations with External Organisations
- 2.1 Describe Costs and Prices
- 2.2 Contrast Economic Factors
- 2.3 Analyse Negotiation Criteria
- 2.4 Identify Required Resources
3.0 Conduct Commercial Negotiations
- 3.1 Identify Negotiation Stages
- 3.2 Assess Negotiation Approaches
- 3.3 Compare Communication Skills
- 3.4 Analyse and Improve Negotiation Methods
L4M6 Supplier Relationships
1.0: Differentiate Commercial Relationships in Supply Chains
- 1.1 Differentiate Types of Relationships
- 1.2 Apply Portfolio Analysis Techniques
- 1.3 Identify Competitive Forces
- 1.4 Compare Sources of Added Value
2.0: Work Successfully with Stakeholders
- 2.1 Analyse Organisational Procedures
- 2.2 Compare Team Management Techniques
- 2.3 Considerations of Stakeholder Management
- 2.4 Identify Stakeholder Termination Processes
3.0: Understand Partnering Concepts
- 3.1 Analyse Partnering Concepts
- 3.2 Appraise Partnership Implementation
- 3.3 Identify Reasons for Partnership Failure
L4M7 Whole-Life Asset Management
1.0: Manage Storage and Movement of Inventory
- 1.1 Identify Warehouse Design Principles
- 1.2 Explain Product Coding
- 1.3 Contrast Warehousing Equipment Uses
2.0: Effective Inventory Control
- 2.1 Differentiate Inventory Classifications
- 2.2 Identify Inventory Costs
- 2.3 Identify Inventory Control Techniques
3.0: Understand Whole-Life Costing
- 3.1 Analyse Whole-Life Cost Factors
- 3.2 Compare Whole-Life Cost Considerations
- 3.3 Support Whole-Life Asset Management
L4M8: Procurement and Supply in Practice
1.0: Apply Procurement Cycle
- 1.1 Apply Stages of Procurement Cycle Practically
2.0: Implement Stages of Procurement Process
- 2.1 Apply Pre-Contract Stages
- 2.2 Apply Post-Contract Stages
- 2.3 Assess Performance Indicators
3.0: Apply Whole-Life Asset Management
- 3.1 Apply Principles Across Sectors
4.0: Apply Environmental, Social, and Governance Principles
- 4.1 Apply Principles Across Sectors