The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Graduate Diploma is a degree-level qualification. It is an increasingly important qualification for those wishing to pursue a procurement-based career, whether in the public or private sector. It is often a prerequisite for procurement posts in both public and private sectors, and in many departments, achieving the Graduate Diploma attracts a procurement allowance of up to £4000 per annum.
CIPS is an international organisation, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting best practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.
CIPS provides a programme of continuous improvement in professional standards and raises awareness of the contribution that purchasing and supply makes to corporate, national and international prosperity. In 1992, CIPS was awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of its leading role.
Contact Details:
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Easton House,
Easton on the Hill,
Stamford,
Lincolnshire,
PE9 3NZ, UK
Tel +44 (0)1780 756777
Fax +44 (0)1780 751610
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