The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is an internationally recognised professional organisation in procurement and supply. CIPS qualifications are designed to develop professional knowledge and competencies, support recognised standards of practice and enhance career development opportunities.
SCM by BMS – Official CIPS Study and Exam Centre
SCM by BMS holds CIPS Approved Study Centre and CIPS Approved Computer-Based Exam Centre status in Azerbaijan.
Our centre provides preparation for CIPS qualifications and access to relevant computer-based examination opportunities.
Your Qualification
The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a professional qualification designed for individuals seeking to develop their procurement and supply knowledge and skills.
The programme covers the procurement cycle, commercial contracts, supplier sourcing, negotiation, supplier relationships, asset management and the practical application of professional procurement principles.
Level 4 provides a foundation for progression to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma.
Who Is It For?
This qualification is suitable for individuals planning a career in procurement and supply, professionals working in operational roles, and those supervising or managing procurement activities.
What Will I Learn?
Learners develop the ability to analyse procurement and supply processes, apply practical and theoretical knowledge in the workplace, address complex non-routine problems and evaluate the effectiveness of procurement decisions.
Entry Requirements
According to the CIPS syllabus, applicants should meet one of the following requirements:
A minimum of two A-level qualifications or their international equivalent;
A CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate qualification;
Alternatively, at least two years of relevant experience in a business environment.
Credit Values
The Level 4 Diploma consists of eight compulsory core modules totalling 60 credits.
One credit represents 10 hours of total learning time. Individual modules carry either 6 or 12 credits.
Examination Formats
Objective Response (OR): A computer-based examination in which learners select answers from available response options.
Constructed Response (CR): An examination requiring learners to develop written responses, which may include essays or case-study-based answers.
Study Commitments
For the complete Level 4 qualification:
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 250 hours
Self-Study Requirement (SSR): At least 335 hours recommended
Total Exam Time: 15 hours
These figures apply to the full Level 4 qualification rather than to each individual module.
Core Module · 12 Credits · 120 Hours Total Learning Time · Constructed Response (CR) Exam: 3 Hours
L4M1 — Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
About the Module
This module examines the value procurement and supply create for organisations, the CIPS Procurement Cycle, organisational governance and procurement requirements across different sectors.
Learners explore how procurement contributes to cost management, risk reduction, operational performance and organisational objectives.
Course Content
1. Added Value in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
1.1. Procurement and supply chain concepts
Procurement and supply chain management
Supplier tiers and supply networks
Complex supply chains
Logistics, materials and waste management
1.2. Sources of added value
The Five Rights of Procurement
Whole-life costs
Innovation and sustainability
Value for Money
1.3. Categories of expenditure
Direct and indirect procurement
Stock and non-stock procurement
Capital and operational expenditure
Services, utilities and commodities
1.4. Stakeholders
Internal and external stakeholders
Stakeholder identification and mapping
2. Stages of the Procurement Cycle
2.1. CIPS Procurement Cycle
Pre-contract stages 1–8
Post-contract stages 9–13
2.2. Value creation
Objectives and outcomes of each stage
Evaluating procurement contributions
2.3. Electronic procurement
E-requisitions and e-catalogues
E-tendering and e-auctions
Online supplier evaluation
2.4. Compliance
Procurement policies
Procedural requirements
Balancing compliance and business value
3. Organisational Influences
3.1. Corporate governance
Conflicts of interest
Accountability
CIPS ethical principles
International labour standards
3.2. Policies and procedures
Delegated authority
Competition requirements
Supplier selection
Invoice approval and payment
3.3. Organisational structures
Centralised procurement
Decentralised procurement
Hybrid models
3.4. Information technology
P2P and ERP systems
Inventory management
E-sourcing and e-tendering
4. Procurement Across Sectors
4.1. Economic sectors
Public, private and not-for-profit organisations
Manufacturing, construction, retail and services
4.2. Public sector
Transparency and accountability
Competition and public value
Regulatory requirements
4.3. Private sector
Market share and shareholder value
ESG principles
Corporate reputation
4.4. Not-for-profit sector
Social mission
Regulatory requirements
Alignment with organisational objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learners develop the ability to analyse procurement processes, identify sources of added value and evaluate procurement practices across different organisational environments.
No trainer added
The training schedule will be communicated to you once the group has been formed.
