CIPS membership will greatly enhance your employment prospects and career development opportunities. As a CIPS member, you can:

• Benefit from our internationally-recognised qualifications
• Gain a competitive edge in the job market. Around 50% of job vacancies advertised by Supply Management specify CIPS qualifications
• Enhance your income potential over the course of your career. According to research, MCIPS-qualified professionals can expect to earn up to £5,000 more a year than non-CIPS members (CIPS Croner Reward Survey, 2011.)

As a member, you’ll have access to a range of authoritative professional resources. For example, you can take advantage of:

• CIPS Intelligence about procurement and supply techniques and issues
• Online Continuing Professional Development scheme to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date
• Professional news, daily email alerts and RSS feeds through Supply Management website
• Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI)
• Member newsletters

You’ll also be able to build connections with like-minded procurement professionals through dynamic networking opportunities. These include:

• A wide range of training courses, seminars and conferences
• CIPS branch events
• Online procurement communities
• Special interest groups

CIPS offers benefits and expert guidance to help you achieve maximum effectiveness in your everyday work. For example, we provide:

• Discounts on study packs and access to relevant business texts to support your professional studies and development
• A CIPS helpline for legal advice that’s accurate, authoritative and free of charge
• Discounts on training events, workshops and conferences designed to sharpen your competitive edge
• Access to 1,000 business lounges and offices when you’re on the move