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Benefits

CIPS is an organisation created by procurement and supply professionals for procurement and supply professionals. Membership benefits brings great opportunity for personal improvement.    Your membership brings access to a wealth of information to help improve your thinking, increase your networking connections and advance your career wherever you go. 

 

Find out more about the benefits click the headings below.

Professional resources


CIPS Intelligence is a comprehensive online knowledge and information resource that covers key business concepts from both procurement and supply management as well as wider management disciplines. Value - £99 per year

 

Qualifications - MCIPS members earn more than £5,000 more per year

 

Supply Management – this free magazine includes latest news, job opportunities and useful resources to keep you up to date with current developments in the field of purchasing and supply. Value £110 per year

 

CIPS Recruitment - our recruitment partners will help you look for jobs in the right places and give you access to the very latest positions and contracts.

 

CIPS Upd@te is a monthly e-newsletter sign-posting members to latest resources, events and procurement vacancies. It is automatically sent to all members via e-mail.

 

Qualifications Upd@te is a quarterly newsletter with information about developments to our education programmes and products and services. Automatically sent to all studying members, the newsletter alternates format between email and an insert within Supply Management magazine.

Networking


Events, conferences, awards - our regional member events are held throughout the UK and feature expert speakers on topical issues and provide invaluable insight. Value £300 per year

 

Networking - when you join your local branch you will become part of a wider network, meeting people with similar professional interests and concerns as you. In addition specialist network groups bring together members with experience and knowledge in a specific specialist subject. These include aerospace and defence procurement and university procurement among others.

 

Discussion forum – share your opinions and experiences on the latest news stories on the news issues forum

Support


CPD programmes and qualifications access a comprehensive, industry-recognised programme of study and qualifications.

 

Legal helpline  – a free legal helpline from Law Express is available for all UK members between the hours of 08.00 – 20.00 Monday to Friday and 09.00 – 12 noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Value £35 per call. All CIPS members may also access an online legal service to get regularly updated legal information, downloadable document templates and a glossary of legal terms.

 

Regus Business Services - enjoy access to 1000 business lounges and offices in 75 countries when you’re on the move. Value £200 MCIPS members

Discounts


Training courses - sharpen your skills in specific areas and supplement your study of CIPS programmes. Members benefit from a 10% discount on all training courses, workshops, seminars and conferences.

 

Book store - our book shop carries the course books required to study for our national and international qualifications as well as a range of further reading text books. It holds more than 400 publications and, as a member, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of special offers and the Book Advisory Service.  Selective discounts are available.

 

Themis – access key tools for compliance with EU procurement laws.  CIPS Members enjoy the first three months THEMiS subscription for free.  This is an introductory offer to all new THEMiS subscribers introduced via CIPS and comprises 15 months for the price of 12.

 

Propurchaser - drive down purchase costs with Propurchaser.  This online system tracks and reports on the material costs within products you buy from your suppliers, keeps tabs on up-to-date marketplace information and provides you with the information and tools you need to enjoy a strong negotiating position.  CIPS members benefit from a 19% discount for single access in addition to a free 60-day trial.