10 structured sessions — progressive learning
Each 3-hour session builds on the last — from strategic foundations through sourcing, contracts, leadership, sustainability, and MCIPS portfolio preparation.
An advanced leadership programme tailored for senior procurement professionals seeking to formalise their expertise through the CIPS Management Entry Route (MER) and achieve the MCIPS designation — combining applied procurement strategy, leadership development, and management competencies aligned with CIPS Global Standard Levels 4–6.
This advanced programme is designed for senior procurement professionals and leaders seeking to formalise their expertise. It combines applied procurement strategy, leadership development, and management competencies aligned with CIPS Global Standard Levels 4–6, ensuring full readiness for both the portfolio submission and professional discussion stages of the MCIPS assessment.
Each 3-hour session builds on the last — from strategic foundations through sourcing, contracts, leadership, sustainability, and MCIPS portfolio preparation.
Content is derived from Procurement Strategy & Leadership (Etemad & Moody) and mapped directly to CIPS MER evidence areas — strategy, leadership, performance, sustainability, and professionalism.
This programme targets senior professionals with over 5 years of strategic or leadership experience — those who are expected to influence strategy, lead procurement functions, and are preparing for the CIPS Management Entry Route.
Professionals with 5+ years of strategic or leadership experience in procurement or supply chain who are ready to take their capability to the next level.
Senior category managers who need to design and execute sourcing and supplier relationship strategies that deliver value, sustainability, and innovation across their categories.
Heads of procurement and supply chain leaders who are accountable for strategic decisions, risk, performance, and long-term value creation within their organisations.
Senior professionals preparing for MCIPS through the CIPS Management Entry Route who need structured portfolio guidance, competency mapping, and professional discussion preparation.
If you have the experience and are ready to formalise it into MCIPS accreditation, this programme is built for you.
Each 3-hour session is mapped directly to CIPS Global Standard themes and Management Entry Route evidence areas — designed to build strategic depth progressively, from procurement's foundational role through to full MCIPS portfolio preparation.
| Session | Topic | Overview | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Strategic Role of Procurement in Organisations | Procurement function overview, value creation, categories of procurement, and alignment with corporate strategy. | CIPS GS: Strategy, Leadership |
| 02 | Procurement Processes, E-Procurement & Technology | Procurement cycle, digital transformation, ERP, e-sourcing tools, and performance improvement frameworks. | CIPS GS: Process, Systems & Data |
| 03 | Business Needs & Financial Planning | Business needs definition, cost analysis, budgeting, and performance indicators for procurement decisions. | CIPS GS: Performance & Finance |
| 04 | Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence | Sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, Kraljic model application, and financial appraisal of supply markets. | CIPS GS: Sourcing & Category Management |
| 05 | Contracting, Negotiation & Risk Management | Legal principles of commercial agreements, negotiation approaches, risk assessment and mitigation strategies. | CIPS GS: Contracting & Risk |
| 06 | Supplier Relationship & Performance Management | Supplier relationship models, performance evaluation frameworks, and SRM systems implementation. | CIPS GS: Relationship & Performance |
| 07 | Procurement Leadership & Organisational Behaviour | Leadership models, motivation, managing and developing teams, conflict resolution, and organisational culture. | CIPS GS: People & Leadership |
| 08 | Sustainability & Responsible Procurement | ESG integration, ethical sourcing, sustainable specifications, and compliance management across supply chains. | CIPS GS: Sustainability & Ethics |
| 09 | Corporate & Business Strategy in Procurement | Strategy formulation, competitive positioning, resource management, and change leadership in procurement context. | CIPS GS: Strategy & Change |
| 10 | Personal Impact, Reflection & MCIPS Portfolio Preparation | Self-assessment against CIPS Global Standard, compiling evidence for MER portfolio, and preparing for the CIPS professional discussion. | CIPS GS: Continuous Improvement & Professionalism |
Every session maps to a specific MER evidence requirement. From eligibility mapping to professional discussion rehearsal — the programme is built around getting you to MCIPS, not just teaching concepts.
Participants assess their career journey against the CIPS Global Standard during Sessions 1 and 10 — identifying gaps and strengths before submission.
Structured guidance on selecting and documenting real projects across sourcing, contracting, leadership, and sustainability — built throughout the programme.
Mock evaluation and reflective coaching exercises embedded in Session 10 to simulate the CIPS professional interview — building confidence and clarity.
Access to CIPS-style case studies, MCQs, and templates to maintain professional growth and CPD records beyond the certification programme.
The programme uses a blended, evidence-based delivery model that combines structured content with real-world application — ensuring delegates can immediately relate learning to their own procurement environments and MCIPS portfolio evidence.
Tailored to meet CIPS's assessment framework at the Management Entry Route level — not a general procurement course.
Step-by-step portfolio guidance embedded across all 10 sessions — so every session contributes to your MER submission.
Enhances strategic, ethical, and transformational leadership skills — positioning you as a procurement leader, not just a manager.
Strengthens credibility in global procurement networks through MCIPS accreditation and documented, standards-aligned achievement.
