Chartered Status

Invest in yourself and show the profession you are at the top of your game

Chartered status enables current MCIPS and FCIPS members to evidence commitment to their professional career and ethical procurement and supply practice. This is achieved through undertaking and recording CPD to maintain relevance and demonstrate current knowledge in a fast moving profession where legislation and new initiatives are a regular occurrence.

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Why is it important?

‘I have always made the effort to keep myself accredited to the highest standard to promote my competence within the profession. To me, working for myself in my own company based around procurement consultancy and training, it gives me an edge against the competition whilst giving me the confidence to know I am at the top of my professional game with the global leaders in procurement and supply.’

Katie Jarvis-Grove, FCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional, Managing Director of Aspire Procurement Solutions Ltd

“As organisations continue to adapt to the ever changing landscape, so too must procurement professionals to ensure the most sought after skills are up to date to meet the challenges to come.”

Scott Dance, Director, Hays Procurement and Supply Chain

“As individuals, we need to own our learning and development. We should be proactively equipping ourselves with the skills we need to meet the emerging challenges ahead with a key focus on commercial, leadership and what some refer to as ‘softer’ skills. We need to be self-aware and make time for continuous professional development, ensuring we invest in keeping our skills current and relevant.”

Nikki Bell FCIPS, Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional, Deputy Director (acting) and Head of Profession, Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate, The Scottish Government

Is it mandatory?

No, it isn’t but why wouldn’t you?

There is no charge for doing so and in one step you will be signalling to your peer group and your employer that you are serious about committing to continually developing your knowledge, skills and building on your experience.

Will there be additional costs?

There will be no additional costs as a Chartered professional to your annual MCIPS/FCIPS membership fee.

The requirements for maintaining Chartered status will be subject to annual validation at the time of membership renewal. Membership will need to be kept current to retain Chartered professional recognition on the CIPS Professional Register

Am I eligible to upgrade to a Chartered professional?

If you can answer yes to the questions below then you are all set to apply:

Do I currently hold the MCIPS or FCIPS designation?
Is my membership up to date?
Have I completed and recorded a minimum of 30 hours CPD activities over the last 12 months
Is my CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply Certificate up to date?

If you are self-declaring your 30 hours CPD evidence it Is important to familiarise yourself with the CPD Audit Policy

For studying members grades, on successful completion of your programme and subject to meeting all of the requirements above anyone currently progressing any of the routes to MCIPS will be eligible for an upgrade to Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status.

If you have any queries regarding Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional Status please contact us via charter@cips.org and a member of our team will be able to assist.

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How do I upgrade?

Your step by step guide to upgrading to Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status

If you have any queries regarding your upgrading process please contact us via charter@cips.org and a member of our team will be able to assist.

Important note: On successful completion of your CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply Test you will need to wait 24 hours before you can upgrade.

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Evidence of your status

CIPS Professional Register

As a Chartered professional you will be listed on the online CIPS Professional Register recognising your commitment to your professional career and ethical procurement and supply practice.

Signature/Business Cards

Once you have achieved your new designation it should be written as per the example given here;

Josephine Bloggs FCIPS or MCIPS

Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional

Your Job Title ……

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