Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification only.

The CIPS Corporate Award Program Practitioner Level 2 represents an advanced structured pathway aligned with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply’s (CIPS) international standards. It focuses on the institutional frameworks, regulatory principles, and strategic methodologies required for advanced procurement operations. This training program is designed to quip procurement professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Through it, individuals are equipped with the expertise to drive value and innovation within their organizations' procurement processes.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify the institutional principles and strategic role of procurement at Level 2.
Evaluate advanced sourcing strategies and supplier classification systems.
Analyze structured models for supplier relationship management.
Review governance structures and legal frameworks for advanced contract administration.
Prepare for the CIPS Level 2 certification.

Targeted Audience:

Procurement Officers.
Strategic Sourcing Specialists.
Contract and Supply Analysts.
Category Managers and Vendor Governance Professionals.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Procurement Fundamentals at Level 2:

Institutional definitions of procurement and strategic procurement roles.
Structures of procurement functions in regulated environments.
Regulatory alignment and ethical compliance at advanced levels.
Legal principles governing procurement contracts and liabilities.
Integration process of procurement within corporate governance frameworks.

Unit 2:

Advanced Strategic Sourcing:

Strategic sourcing principles and structured sourcing methodologies.
Institutional models for advanced market analysis and segmentation.
Supplier evaluation frameworks and classification criteria.
Analytical models for negotiation planning and resolution strategies.
Systems supporting sourcing strategy through digital platforms.

Unit 3:

Advanced Supplier Relationship Management:

Governance models for long term supplier partnerships.
Frameworls for mapping relationship tiers and engagement protocols.
Supplier performance assessment criteria using formal institutional indicators.
Structured approaches to risk governance in supplier networks.
Institutional innovation initiatives across procurement supplier interfaces.

Unit 4:

Advanced Contract Management:

Classification of contract types based on operational complexity.
Detailed structuring of terms, obligations, and liabilities.
Governance systems for contract compliance and monitoring.
Role based responsibilities in formal contract administration.
Review of institutional procedures for dispute handling and closure.

Unit 5:

Certification Preparation for CIPS Level 2:

Domain coverage and content structure of the certification.
Key concepts, terminologies, and technical definitions.
Review of sample question types and answer structures.
Resources and study materials for preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification only.