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CIPS L4M8 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
| Exam Name: | Procurement and Supply in Practice |
| Exam Number: | L4M8 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based written examination, Long-form questions, Case study analysis |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region; contact local CIPS office |
| Real Exam Qty: | 4-5 scenario-based questions |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No expiry for certification; membership renewal required |
| Passing Score: | Pass/ Fail (50% typically) |
| Sample Questions: | CIPS L4M8 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Written examination (paper-based or on-screen at approved test centers) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Completion of L4M1-L4M7 or equivalent knowledge; CIPS membership required for exam registration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org |
CIPS L4M8 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Ethical and Sustainable Procurement | 15-20% | - Supply chain transparency - Ethical sourcing considerations - Modern slavery and fair trade - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Environmental sustainability in procurement |
| Topic 2: Practical Application Scenarios | 15-20% | - Case study analysis - Applying theory to real-world procurement situations - Recommendation and justification skills - Problem-solving and decision-making |
| Topic 3: Supplier Relationship Management | 20-25% | - Risk management in supplier relationships - Supplier development and improvement - Supplier performance measurement (KPI, scorecards) - Supplier relationship types - Partnership and collaboration models |
| Topic 4: Procurement Process and Procedures | 25-30% | - Contract award criteria - Purchase ordering and goods receipt - Requirements gathering and specification - Supplier selection methods - Procurement cycle stages |
| Topic 5: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management | 20-25% | - Spend analysis techniques - Category segmentation - Supplier segmentation and criticality analysis - Strategic sourcing process |
CIPS Procurement and Supply in Practice Sample Questions:
1. What is a cross function team?
2. Using the case study about Toyata, which type of benchmarking Tada has used when comparing the Toyata with Porsche?
3. Research the values and ethical code of practice of an organization with which you are familiar.
4. Describe what should be considered when creating damages terms in a contract.
5. What are the two options for the disposal of an asset if resale is not possible?
Solutions:
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