CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Practice Exam
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Practice Exam
About CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations exam has been built to assist candidates to understand the factual and procedural requirements relevant to become a professional. The certification assists
- To become a problem solver
- In developing the ability to complete new and existing tasks.
- Build a clear understanding of procurement and supply fits in an organisation.
Exam Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Exam.
Who should take the exam?
- Administrator
- Assistant buyer
- Contract analyst
- Assistant contract officer
- Stock / inventory controller / planner
Course Outline
Candidates will need to complete 30 credits. There are 4 core modules that make up 24 of the required credits.
Candidates are required to choose one of the ELECTIVE modules to make up the 6 remaining credits.
Module 1 - Understand Procurement and Supply Environments (L3M1) - 6 Credits
Understand the various sectors of procurement and supply
- Learn about the different types and functions of the private sector
- Learn about the role and scope of procurement and supply in the private sector
- Learn about the role and scope of procurement and supply in the public sector
- Learn about the role and scope of procurement and supply in the not-for-profit and third sector
Describe types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
- Learn about pricing arrangements in commercial agreements for effective price management
Describe the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply
- Understand and Identify the impact of the external environment on procurement and supply
- Learn about the implications of economic criteria impact on procurement and supply
- Learn about the implications of political and legislative criteria that impact procurement and supply
- Learn about the implications of environmental and ethical criteria impact on procurement and supply
- Learn about the implications of social criteria impact on procurement and supply
Describe procedures that regulate procurement and supply
- Learn about the different types of documentation used in procurement and supply
- Learn about the documented policies and procedures used within procurement and supply
Module 2 - Understand Ethical Procurement and Supply [L3M2]
Describe techniques to achieve added value and their contribution to organisational success
- Learn about the techniques to obtain supplies to the purchaser’s requirements
- Learn about the contribution that value for money has to make to organisational success
- Learn about the useful techniques that are available
- Learn about the techniques to secure required quantities
- Learn about the value for money criteria
Describe tasks associated with each stage of the sourcing process
- Learn about how procurement needs are established
- Learn about criteria that should be applied in creating specifications
- Learn about approaches to the sourcing of supplies
- Learn about approaches to the formation of agreements with external organisations
Describe the significance of ethics for procurement and supply
- Learn about the importance of the CIPS Code of Conduct in procurement and supply
- Learn about the use of codes of ethics in procurement and supply
- Learn about the conflicts of interest that can exist in the work of procurement and supply and how to deal with them
Understand the method of operational performance of the procurement and supply function
- Learn about the importance of delivering customer service and how to improve
- Learn about the ways to measure cycle times for the sourcing process
- Learn about the methodologies to assess the performance of and control budgets
Module 3 - Contract Administration [L3M3]
Describe the administrative content and tasks associated with commercial contracts
- Learn about types of contracts and agreements
- Learn about the purpose of the documents that compose a contract for the purchasing or supply of goods and/ or services
- Learn about the stages involved in forming contracts for the purchasing or supply of goods and/or services
- Learn about the process to develop and present business cases to justify expenditure on supplies, services or projects
Describe the process to achieve competitive pricing and the role of negotiation in procurement and supply
- Learn about the use and comparison of competition to obtain quotations on price
- Learn about the role of commercial negotiations in the work of procurement and supply
- Learn about the approaches to negotiate competitive prices
Describe the method to achieve effective tendering
- Learn about the initial actions processes associated with the tendering process
- Learn about the initial tender process documentation and associated content
- Learn about the tender evaluation and acceptance process
- Learn about the regulations that can impact on the tendering process
Describe the process to measure contract performance
- Learn about the use of data as a contract performance measure
- Learn about the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Learn about the types of contractual risk and how to manage them
Module 4 - Understand Team Dynamics and Change [L3M4]
Describe the process to support overall organisational success in procurement and supply
- Learn about the personal attributes required to support overall organisational success
- Learn about the roles of staff with devolved responsibilities for procurement and supply
- Learn about the significance of liaising with internal customers and other stakeholders
Describe team dynamics and their impact on procurement and supply
- Learn about the objectives and challenges of cross-functional teams in procurement and supply
- Learn about the contribution and challenges of team working
Describe the challenges and methods to achieve organisational change
- Learn about the types of organisational change
- Learn about the triggers for change
- Learn about the organisational responses to change
- Learn to Identify and explain methods to achieve change
ELECTIVE MODULES
Module 5 - Understand Socially Responsible Procurement [L3M5] - 6 Credits
Describe concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Learn about sustainability and the practical implications for procurement and supply
- Learn about the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Describe the environmental impact of procurement and supply
- Learn about the impact of environmental sustainability
- Learn about the environmental impact of transportation and storage
- Learn about the role and responsibilities of government in promoting environmental sustainability
Describe the impact of CSR for the procurement and supply function
- Learn to identify procurement and supply processes and practices that the organisation may adopt to support CSR
- Learn about the triple bottom line concept and how it should apply to procurement and supply
- Learn about the key metrics used to measure and report on sustainability
Describe the methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in procurement and supply
- Learn about the primary methods used to monitor CSR compliance
Module 6 - Understand Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution [L3M6] - 6 Credits
Describe the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Learn about the concept of sustainability and the practical implications for procurement and supply
- Learn about the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Describe the environmental impact of procurement and supply
- Learn about the impact of environmental sustainability
- Learn about the environmental impact of transportation and storage
- Learn about the role and responsibilities of government in promoting environmental sustainability
Describe the various methods for the storage and movement of inventory
- Learn about the principles of store and warehouse design
- Learn about the different types and uses of warehousing equipment
Describe the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution
- Learn about the impact of environmental sustainability
- Learn about the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution
- Learn about the environmental cost of warehousing and logistics
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