L4M8 Exam Information and Outline
CIPS Level 4 L4M7 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
L4M8 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Computer-based case study examination (Diploma core module); 3 hours
- LO1: Understand the Role of the Procurement and Supply Function
- Value-adding contributions of procurement
- Procurement and supply cycle stages
- LO2: Understand Approaches to Procurement and Supply
- Sourcing strategies and category management
- Make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions
- LO3: Apply Approaches to Supplier Selection, Contracting and Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier appraisal, tendering and evaluation criteria
- Contract types, terms and management
- Supplier performance management and KPIs
- LO4: Understand Ethical, Sustainable and Compliant Practice
- CIPS Code of Conduct, corporate social responsibility
- Risk, compliance and the regulatory environment