Introducing Procurement and Supply - L2M1
Purpose: On completion of the module, learners will be able to identify the fundamental roles and activities, the systems, procedures, processes and contracts associated with the procurement and supply function.
Aim: In any organisation, many of the costs are related to the purchases of products and/ or services. Any organisation will also be supplying products and/or services to their customers. This module is designed to provide an overview of the tasks associated with the procurement and supply chain function. It is designed for those who are interested in developing their knowledge of procurement and supply and for those who are new to this field of work. The module serves as the initial study for learners who are embarking on the CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations. Coverage is focused on introductions to concepts and ideas as well as to the terminology used in procurement and supply.
Learning Outcomes
Session 1:
[1.0] Understand the role of procurement and supply within organisations
[1.1] Identify the common terms that describe aspects of procurement and supply
Session 2:
[1.2] Explain the roles and benefits of procurement and supply in organisations
Session 3:
[1.3] Define components of a supply chain
Session 4:
[2.0] Understand the organisational impact of procurement and supply
[2.1] Identify how effective procurement impacts on organisational efficiency
[2.2] Define the five rights of procurement and supply
Session 5:
[3.0] Know how products and services are received from suppliers and delivered to customers
[3.1] Identify the delivery of products and services made by external suppliers
[3.2] Identify the delivery of products and services that organisations make to customers
Session 6:
[4.0] Know the stages of the sourcing process
[4.1] Indicate stages of a sourcing process
Session 7:
[5.0] Understand the need for the effective and efficient administration of purchases made with external suppliers
[5.1] Describe and explain effective and efficient administration
[5.2] Describe and explain effective and efficient administration
Session 8:
[5.3] Describe the administration of the award and post award stages of a sourcing process
[5.4] Explain the need for approvals in the administration of procurement and supply
Session 9:
[6.0] Know the importance of ethics and responsible procurement in organisations and supply chains
[6.1] Identify good ethical practices and procedures within the context of the procurement and supply function
Session 10:
Module Recap
Session Dates
Summer Cohort 2020
01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 of March, 2020
05, 12, 19 & 26 of April 2020
Winter Cohort 2020
To be announced
Exam Dates
You can appear for the L2M1 examination on one of the following dates. Please contact the Certifications Manager to book your examination. Candidates need to pay for the Examination Fee and Centre Fee.
11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 of May, 2020
About L2M1 Exam
L2M1 is a two-hour, objective type examination with 72 questions. 70% Scoring is required to pass the examination. Here is a sample L2M1 examination paper from CIPS.
Corporate Program
Our CIPS, UK Approved Faculties can deliver Introducing Procurement and Supply – L2M1 over 40 Hours at your facility.
Level-2 Modules
L2M1 - You are on this page
L2M2 - Procurement and Supply Operations
L2M3 - Stakeholder Relationships
L2M4 - Systems Technology
L2M5 - Inventory, Logistics and Expediting