CIPS Level 2: Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

• Global Recognition: Earn a qualification from the world’s leading body for procurement, respected by organizations worldwide.
• Career Advancement: Gain professional credibility and the foundational knowledge required to move into higher-level procurement roles.
• Practical Skills: Develop immediately applicable skills in purchasing, supplier management, and cost efficiency.
• Professional Pathway: Start your journey toward MCIPS status (the industry gold standard).
• Financial Support: For Saudi nationals, this certification is recognized by the HRDF (Hadaf) for financial support regarding training and exam costs.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to

• Identify the fundamental roles, systems, and procedures associated with procurement and supply.
• Understand the “Five Rights” of procurement (Price, Quality, Timing, Quantity, and Place).
• Explain the stages of the sourcing process and the administration of contracts.
• Define different types of business organizations and their primary operating functions.
• Understand the impact of market factors (supply and demand) and the importance of ethical procurement.
• Master the basics of inventory control, logistics, and quality management.

This qualification is designed for those at the start of their career or in support roles, including:

• Individuals new to procurement and supply chain management.
• Administrative and support staff working within a purchasing function.
• Employees with some procurement responsibilities who lack formal training.
• Professionals looking to transition into the supply chain industry.

Target Competencies

• Understanding Procurement and Supply Fundamentals
• Awareness of the Sourcing Process
• Understanding Procurement Stakeholders
• Understanding Procurement Systems
• Ethical Procurement Awareness
• Basic Inventory and Logistics Knowledge

Course Methodology

• Blended Learning: A combination of theoretical knowledge and practical technical skills application.
• Practical Focus: Use of real-world examples, case studies, and group discussions.
• Exam Preparation: Structured support including practice questions and explanations of key concepts.
• Assessment: Achievement is measured via CIPS-standardized exams (details on specific assessment methods are typically computer-based multiple-choice).

• Understand the role of procurement and supply within organizations
• Understand the organizational impact of procurement and supply
• Know how products and services are received from suppliers and delivered to customers
• Awareness of the Sourcing Process
• Understand the need for the effective and efficient administration of purchases made with external suppliers
• Know the importance of ethics and responsible procurement in organizations and supply chains

• Know the types of organizations and how they operate
• Know the components of contractual agreements
• Understand sources of information on suppliers and customers
• Understand pricing methods used for the purchasing of goods or services

• Know the stakeholders in procurement and supply
• Know the key market factors that impact on a procurement and supply function
• Understand the techniques associated with successful and effective communication in procurement and supply
• Know approaches for conflict resolution with stakeholders in procurement and supply

• Understand the use of systems technology and databases and how they contribute to procurement and supply
• Know types of systems for supplier selection, ordering and payment
• Know why quality management is important in procurement and supply

• Know the key elements of effective inventory control
• Understand the principles and processes associated with effective logistics control
• Know how effective expediting can be achieved in procurement and supply