FCIPS
Are you ready for Fellowship?
What is FCIPS?
FCIPS is the highest grade of CIPS membership and recognises your outstanding level of achievement, knowledge and experience in procurement and supply. CIPS Fellows are in demand, and many currently hold CPO roles in the largest organisations in the world.
- Gain recognition and use the designation FCIPS.
- Network with your peers with a calendar of global events exclusively for Fellows.
- Encourage and inspire the profession through a variety of activities
- Get exclusive invitations to thought leadership CPO round tables and events
- Boost your career earning with FCIPS
FCIPS: How fellowship changed me as a leader
Achieving FCIPS transformed Rachael Bah as a leader, inspiring her to lead an event for procurement professionals in Asia. Rachael’s journey to FCIPS has been the making of her career and has inspired her to not only lead procurement but raise up others around her. We spoke to Rachael about her FCIPS journey and what achieving chartered status means to her.
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“My journey to FCIPS has been nothing short of transformative, filled with profound self-reflection and invaluable learnings. I received positive feedback on my functional skills and my focus on people, though it seems my comedic talents won't be earning me a side gig anytime soon – I think I saw some tumbleweed for one of my jokes!”
How do I become FCIPS?
Fellowship can be awarded to those professionals with outstanding competence and achievement in procurement and supply, together with a high level of professional knowledge and experience.
Are you a senior advocate of the profession? Do you have an outstanding level of knowledge? Do you want to give something back to the profession?
If so, you may be eligible for FCIPS. Click through our eligibility tool to find out more about the application process.
Hear from our fellows
“FCIPS equips you with the skills and knowledge to advance the role of procurement in organisations and support others in their careers.”
Achieving FCIPS has driven procurement leader Tayeb Alassma Sunhouri to set an example for others and keep his own learning up. For him, procurement is more than just a career, it’s a passion and way to give back. We spoke to Tayeb about his FCIPS journey and what achieving chartered status means to him.
Read interview with Tayeb Alassma Sunhouri FCIPS
“FCIPS would provide me with a new challenge and framework to work within, so it gave me something more to strive towards”
Gus de Silva, head of procurement at West Northamptonshire Council, shared with us how fellowship has helped him influence the future of procurement. We spoke to Gus about his journey to achieving chartered status and what it means to him. If you’re serious about your procurement career, then you should strive for fellowship no matter what, he says.
Upgrade to chartered
Step up and demonstrate your commitment to maintaining your professional standard and current ethical conduct.
You are encouraged to upgrade to MCIPS Chartered Professional prior to your application for FCIPS. Chartered Professional status will provide assurance for your employer, peers and clients that you have continued to build on your academic achievements to stay relevant and up to date.
