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A global membership organisation and the professional body for procurement and supply. We set the standard for the profession through education, training, professional development and a worldwide network of members.

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Start when you’re ready, we’re completely flexible, all you need to do is sign up and become a student member and you’re ready to go.

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CIPS Situation Room

Expert analysis on how the Middle East conflict and Super El Niño are affecting procurement professionals.

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The Great Conversation

CIPS is launching The Great Conversation — a global initiative designed to bring procurement and supply professionals together in a worldwide dialogue to help define the future of the profession.

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Prepare for exam success with CIPS OnDemand interactive, flexible, and exam focused online learning. Get the flexibility you need to succeed at CIPS exams.

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In Focus: The AI revolution

The rules that govern procurement and supply are being rewritten. Prompt engineering is a key skill for many entry-level roles, with many organisations now relying on agents to be the way they talk to the outside world and manage contracts. The only certainty is that the future will belong to those with the skills to adapt. That's why we’ve brought together the resources you need to stay ahead.

 

CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide

Want to know how your salary compares — and which skills you need to earn more? Explore the data that matters to you with our global guide and 11 dedicated regional reports.
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The NEW Profession Path self assessment tool.

Exclusive new benefit for CIPS Members. Just log into My Learning to access and start your structured self assessment.

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NEW CIPS Profession Path

The tool provides CIPS members with a structured assessment of where skills & knowledge sit against the CIPS Global Standard. You'll receive personalised recommendations for areas where you have skills gaps & a clear, professional development plan to help you take control of your professional future.

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CIPS Excellence Awards 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s CIPS Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards! Congratulations to all the winners! We can’t wait to see you again next year!

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Corruption in the digital age: asking the difficult questions

CIPS Pioneer Sope Williams reveals why corruption remains a persistent challenge in modern supply chains. Plus: advice on what procurement can do about tackling it.

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Knowledge & Insight

Inspirational stories and best practice for procurement and supply professionals

Intelligence hub

Check out our technical resources with tools, templates and expertise across all key procurement and supply topics

Upcoming training courses

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Commodity Management - UK

23 October 2026

Does your organisation buy raw materials directly or indirectly within the supply chain? Do your suppliers quote short-term prices that seem to fluctuate widely? Is a significant quantity of your procurement undertaken in a different currency? If so, then the Fundamentals of Commodity Management course is for you. This course will help you to develop a basic awareness of commodity products and currency management.

Delivering Social Values - UK

3 November 2026

This course will outline the principles of social value and help you to identify opportunities to maximise the social value benefits that your organisation can deliver. You will consider the key techniques and processes that can be deployed across the procurement cycle to maximise the delivery of social value benefits through effective procurement and supply chain management. 
 
 
 

CIPS news

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CIPS warns food, technology and freight costs could double over Christmas

7 October 2026

Businesses and consumers could be hit hard in the run up to Christmas 2026 as continued supply-chain disruption will see double-digit price rises hitting transport, household staples, food and technology products.

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How CIPS responded to the Middle East crisis to support its members

6 October 2026

When the conflict in the Middle East escalated on 28 February 2026, CIPS saw the value in providing real-time analysis and guidance to support members facing an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.

 

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CIPS partners with Digital Futurist, Dr Elouise Epstein, to help procurement professionals tackle AI

30 September 2026

CIPS announces new partnership with Dr Elouise Epstein, a globally recognised digital procurement futurist, to help procurement and supply professionals harness the rapidly evolving potential of AI.