CIPSTamkeenStarts Dec 9, 2026

Innovation in Procurement and Supply

Module

Duration: 25hrs
Level: 06
Language: english
Reference: L6M8

Course Overview

Driving innovation through the procurement function. Covers supplier development techniques, methods to achieve procurement improvement (technology, TQM, lean, Six Sigma, BPR), and the environmental factors (lifecycle analysis, ISO 14001/20400, sustainable procurement) that shape modern innovation programmes.

What you'll learn

Design a supplier development programme using cross-functional engagement and early supplier involvement
Apply technology (P2P, e-sourcing, cloud, AI) to drive procurement improvement
Use TQM, JIT, lean, Six Sigma, and BPR methodologies to improve supply chain performance
Embed lifecycle analysis and ISO 20400 sustainable procurement into innovation programmes

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders who want to use the supplier base as an innovation engine. You'll cover supplier development through cross-functional working and early supplier involvement, technology developments that improve supply chains (cloud, mobile, open-source, AI), methods to incentivise innovation through bidding and contract management, and the environmental factors (lifecycle analysis, ISO 14001/20400, green procurement) shaping innovation initiatives.

Upcoming batches1

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

CIPS-L6-G2-2026

Upcoming

December 9, 2026 – February 24, 2027

Classroom 1

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Starts in 57 days· December 9

Part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program

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A senior advisor will WhatsApp you within 30 minutes to confirm your place in the December 9 batch.