Study for Your CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma is designed for professionals aiming to build on their procurement expertise and take on senior roles within the supply chain. This globally respected qualification provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills to thrive in complex purchasing environments.

With DLC Training’s flexible learning options, you can progress at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments.

Who is the CIPS Level 5 Procurement course for?

The CIPS Level 5 Diploma is ideal for:

  • Procurement professionals looking to advance their strategic capabilities.
  • Senior buyers and purchasing managers aiming to formalise their expertise.
  • Individuals aspiring to move into senior or leadership roles within procurement.

This course is perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of supply chain dynamics and develop the skills needed for effective decision-making.

Key features of the CIPS Level 5 Diploma

This qualification focuses on:

  • Advanced procurement and supply strategies.
  • Risk management and supplier relationship optimisation.
  • Effective leadership and decision-making in procurement.

You can tailor your learning with optional units that align with your specific career objectives and industry requirements.

Flexible study for your CIPS Diploma

At DLC Training, we prioritise flexibility and support. Our CIPS Level 5 Diploma offers:

  • Choose units relevant to your role and career goals.
  • Study on your own schedule, with deadlines to suit you.
  • Access expert tutors and learning resources throughout your course.

Our guarantee

  • Unrivalled support package available

  • Fully flexible study options

  • First class study materials and resources
  • Structured, Constructive Tutor feedback
  • Fully Accredited Professional Qualifications

Course content

A CIPS Level 5 course consists of five compulsory units and three optional units, so you can shape your studies to suit your professional goals.

Compulsory CIPS Level 5 Units

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Managing Teams and Individuals (12 Credits)

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the different schools of thought and the reasoning behind the variety of approaches to the management of themselves, individuals and groups or teams within organisations.

Module Aims

Management is the administration of an organisation, whether it be a business, a not-for-profit organisation, or government body. Management includes the activities of setting the strategy of an organisation and coordinating the efforts of its employees or volunteers to accomplish its objectives through the application of available resources, such as financial, natural, technological, and human resources. In keeping with other organisational functions, those who manage procurement and supply activity must possess expertise in developing and fulfilling organisational and functional objectives.

It is therefore essential that learners gain a wider appreciation of theories and techniques that relate to managing teams and individuals involved with the procurement and supply function.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to appraise a variety of tools and techniques to establish the level of risk in supply chains and to recommend and apply ways of avoiding, mitigating or managing risk.

Module Aims

Risk management is a central part of an organisation’s strategy. It is a process whereby the organisation will identify, record and then address the risks associated with their activities with the aim of driving out or controlling those risks to the overall benefit of organisational efficiency and effectiveness. The supply chain is by its very nature a complex activity which is therefore susceptible to risk and its associated impacts.

This module is designed to enable learners to examine the nature of supply chain risk and to evaluate mitigation techniques which are available to them as they deal with the associated challenges. They will undertake risk analysis and consider the advantages of a risk register as they apply a range of appropriate risk management tools and techniques to the supply chain.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the impact of and initiatives to improve, sustainability and the managerial approaches to promote ethical practices in procurement and supply.

Module Aims

The global economy and the associated advantages of sourcing from a global base of suppliers requires organisations to be prepared to address the ethical challenges that such approaches may present to their procurement and supply activity. Similarly, the concept of sustainability and its impact on the supply chain should not be underestimated as organisations strive to be seen to play their part in the global agenda.

This module is designed to give those who have managerial responsibility for the procurement and supply function an understanding of the impact of ethics and sustainability on the supply chain, and the opportunity to analyse initiatives to improve practice and ensure organisational compliance with international standards in respect of ethical and sustainable procurement and supply chain management.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to develop measures to ensure and improve contract performance as they assess the concept and use of strategic sourcing and also consider financial aspects that may impact procurement and supply activity.

Module Aims

In any organisation, a significant element of the procurement and supply function is based around the contracting process. Those involved in the formulation and management of contracts with external suppliers must therefore have a clear understanding of the strategic nature of contractual performance measures in procurement and supply. Financial management refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) to accomplish organisational objectives.

This module is designed for those working in the procurement and supply field, with responsibility for contracting elements of the procurement and supply function who must also have a strategic awareness of the impact of financial aspects of their discipline.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the legal and process issues relating to the formation of contracts and the legal implications of contractual nonconformance. They will also assess the impacts of breach of contract and examine coping remedies and provisions that are available under such circumstances.

Module Aims

As organisations outsource more and more activity it is vital that they ensure that the associated contracts deliver expected services and/or products. Hence, a fundamental area that those who are tasked with managing the procurement and supply function are faced with is the identification, monitoring and management of contractual risk.

This module is designed to enable learners to examine the nature of contract risk and the associated legal implications that relate to contract formation and non-conformance. They will also consider the impact of breach of contract and coping strategies to address such breaches.

Elective CIPS Level 5 Units

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Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate approaches that can be adopted to develop category management of both direct and indirect organisational expenditure and plan for the associated strategic processes.

Module Aims

Category management involves applying the end-to-end procurement process to a specific range of goods or services. This involves pre-award processes such as category analysis and demand management, sourcing and contract negotiation, and the post-award processes such as performance management. It is essential that those involved in managing procurement and supply activity can evaluate approaches to develop category management and are able to create process plans which ensure category management success.

This module is designed for those who have responsibility for category management as it focuses on the differing approaches for category management using the tools and techniques which are available to assist with the creation of the associated processes for direct or indirect expenditure.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module learners will be able to examine the key stages of the negotiation process and the influence of relationships and ethics on the process. They will also assess the methods and behavioural factors which can influence others.

Module Aims

Those involved in procurement and supply activity will create and manage formal agreements which will be critical to organisational success. Part of the developmental process for such agreements will rely upon effective negotiations with stakeholders and/or suppliers and also the ability to influence the individuals and groups involved.

This module is designed for those managers who may be faced with preparing for and completing negotiations.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to understand the concepts of operations management that link to the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain and explain plans, designs, processes and systems for the improved control or improvement of supply chain operations.

Module Aims

In order to ensure success an organisation must create and adopt processes that ensure the consistent production of products and/or services that meet customer demand, both in terms of quantity and quality. This is the responsibility of those who manage the supply chain operations function.

This module is designed to enable those involved in procurement and supply to assess techniques that are aimed at improving supply chain operations to the overall benefit of the organisation.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to assess a range of processes that support the achievement of competitive advantage and improvements in organisational performance through its supply chain.

Module Aims

Competitive advantage is associated with the processes and procedures that an organisation has at its disposal to outperform its competitors. Many organisations see their supply chains as a significant source of achieving competitive advantage. It is therefore important that those with responsibility for managing the supply chain have a clear understanding of the approaches and techniques that are available to leverage the supply chain to achieve competitive advantage.

This module is designed for such managers responsible for formulating plans and approaches to achieve competitive advantage for their organisations through the supply chain.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to assess the impact and implications of projects, examine approaches applied to the planning and management of projects and recognise the challenges associated with and methods to manage, achieve and maintain organisational change.

Module Aims

The speed of development and the drive for maintaining organisational competitiveness mean that change is inevitable in the modern workplace. Consequently, those who work and manage in organisations will be expected to deal with change initiatives and to manage those projects which are generated as a direct consequence.

This module is designed for those who are involved in the procurement and supply function, who must recognise the wider environment in which they work and be prepared to apply the tools and techniques that will ultimately lead to the successful management of projects and change initiatives.

Module Purpose

On completion of this module, learners will be able to understand the concepts of logistics management that link to the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain and explain plans, designs, processes and systems for the improved control or improvement of supply chain logistics.

Module Aims

In order to ensure success an organisation must create and adopt processes that ensure the consistent delivery of products and/or services that meet customer demand, both in terms of quantity and quality. This is the responsibility of those who manage the supply chain logistics function.

This module is designed to enable those involved in procurement and supply to assess techniques that are aimed at improving supply chain logistics to the overall benefit of the organisation.

To find out more about achieving a certificate in procurement and supply operations with DLC Training, get in touch with one of our Careers Advisors.

View the full CIPS Level 5 syllabus here.

Why choose CIPS Procurement and Supply Training with DLC?

DLC Training’s partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) ensures you receive a high-quality, globally recognised education.

  • Gain CIPS credentials valued by employers worldwide.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge directly to your role.
  • Receive personalised guidance and resources from industry professionals.

Enhance your professional credibility and open doors to new opportunities with the CIPS Level 5 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

To achieve your CIPS Qualification you will be required to take an exam for each unit of study. There are frequent opportunities for you to take your exams each year, with exam centres in easy to access locations around the world.

Achieving MCIPS status is the ultimate aim for many individuals studying CIPS Qualifications. To achieve MCIPS status you need to complete the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Professional Diploma courses. Our expert course advisors can provide you with all of the information you need to understand what is required of you if you would like to have MCIPS status.

You can enrol on this course if you have a CIPS level 4 qualification, or you have relevant experience.

To ensure our courses are accessible to as many individuals as possible we provide a number of affordable payment options to our students. These options include payment in full, Interest free credit and Monthly instalments.

Talk to one of our course advisors to decide which payment option works best for your personal circumstances.

The Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme, offered through the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services (ELCAS), provides funding for current and former armed forces personnel.

The scheme provides funding in three separate financial years for nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 or above. Funding can be obtained for this qualification; you can head to our ELCAS page to find the full list of approved qualifications available. You can also visit the ELCAS website and search for our parent company, NETWORKTHREESIXTY LTD, or provider ID 13085, for the full list of qualifications available through DLC Training.

Here at DLC Training, we understand that once you have made the decision to study for a Professional Qualification you will be keen to begin your studies. That’s why we have made our enrolment process quick and easy.

As soon as you have completed your student enrolment you will receive your log in details for our learning platform. Here you will find all of the resources, guidance and tips you need to succeed with your studies.

Our student success rates are outstanding and we believe this is due to our unrivalled support packages. Every student studying with DLC Training has unlimited 1-2-1 access to our Industry expert Tutors, as well as the complete support of a student mentor who is on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your distance learning journey.

Yes. As well as being accredited by an industry leading Institute, your course is also regulated and approved by Ofqual, the governing body for Qualifications in the UK. This means you can study any of DLC Trainings professional training courses safe in the knowledge that upon completion of your studies you will receive a certificate of your educational achievement which will be recognised globally.

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