Driving positive change across our profession
We are CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
A global membership organisation driving positive change across our profession. We are the voice and standard, defining and amplifying best practice across all our worlds.
As the awarding body for the profession we lead in education and training. Helping professionals advance their ambition. We provide insights, information and tools. Enabling members to develop their own best practice. We help build capability within organisations. Interrogating, troubleshooting and training. Through all our work, we build a community.
A global network of professionals powering procurement and supply so our societies can thrive. Join CIPS, for your career, and the profession.
Membership
Join our global community of procurement and supply professionals to advance your career.
Qualifications
Achieve and excel at every stage of your career by studying one of our professional qualifications.
Employers
Improve your performance and gain a competitive advantage with our tailored support for your organisation.
Events and networking
Explore our global and virtual events and gain industry insights from experts all around the world.
Intelligence Hub
Receive practical guidance and stay up to date on all the latest procurement and supply chain topics.
CIPS Foundation
Our dedicated charity to support those who struggle to get into and further themselves in the profession.
CIPS For Development
CIPS for Development helps public sector institutions in low and lower-middle income countries achieve sustainable financial and operational self-sufficiency by improving value for money in procurement.
About CIPS
Voice of the profession
We’re the world’s largest organisation dedicated to the procurement and supply profession, helping to support, improve and raise standards.
For the public good
Holders of a Royal Charter, we’re a not-for-profit organisation, with offices around the world. All of our income is reinvested to advance global best practice.
An awarding body
Recognised by regulatory authorities, we set the global standard in procurement and supply management.
A membership association
With over 60,000 members in over 150 countries, our global community covers all industries and sectors.
Further resources
Country Partners
CIPS works with trusted partners around the world.
News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, updates and more from the procurement and supply profession. News about client successes, membership updates and the economics and disruptions affecting our supply chains.
Further resources
CIPS is proud to support Good Business Pays
We support Good Business Pays, and commit to paying suppliers fairly and quickly. Visit We support Good Business Pays, and commit to paying suppliers fairly and quickly. Visit goodbusinesspays.com for more information.
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