CIPS L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals (*NEW* 2024)

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for senior buyers, contract managers, and supply chain managers seeking to elevate their procurement skills and drive organizational success. You'll gain the essential knowledge to reduce procurement costs, improve product and service quality, and optimize project timelines. Develop expertise in supply chain management and effectively navigate legal issues related to procurement.

What will you learn?

Building upon your foundation from the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, this qualification delves deeper into the practical, theoretical, and technical aspects of procurement and supply. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of risk management within supply chains, including strategies for risk mitigation. Learn to expertly process and evaluate contracts, and understand the critical legal implications of contract breaches. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to significantly enhance your organization's procurement and supply performance and achieve key business objectives.

Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a prerequisite for this qualification.

Module Purpose:

This module equips learners with the ability to analyze diverse management philosophies and understand the rationale behind various approaches to managing individuals and teams within organizations. It explores how these approaches are relevant and applicable to the field of procurement and supply.

Module Aim(s):

This module explores management as the core function of organizing and coordinating resources – financial, natural, technological, and human – to achieve organizational goals. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and team coordination. Learners will gain a broader understanding of management theories and techniques, specifically as they apply to the procurement and supply function, enabling them to effectively manage teams and individuals involved in these critical processes. Develop skills in aligning procurement activities with overall organizational objectives.