The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is a UK-based, chartered professional body for procurement and supply management, with a global membership and presence across EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. It sets internationally recognized standards for the profession and is an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.
CIPS develops competency frameworks and a Code of Ethics, provides qualifications leading to MCIPS and FCIPS status, and publishes research, guidance, and benchmarks on topics such as sourcing, risk, and supplier performance. For organizations, it operates the CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme and related accreditations that assess operating models, governance, and compliance against global best practice.
Active across industries—including energy and chemicals—CIPS supports capability development, ethical and sustainable procurement, and transparency in supply chains, enabling organizations to align purchasing with strategy, manage risk, and improve value delivery.
