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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
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Range of topics

Choose from a wide range of topics


We work with you in the early stages of a training assignment to identify the skills gaps within your organisation and formulate appropriate content.

Your tailored programme could incorporate modules on any of the following topics:
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Commercial awareness
  • Value chain improvement
  • Managing business relationships
  • Risk management
  • Negotiation
  • eProcurement and process integration
  • Managing cultural diversity
  • Presentation skills
  • IT in purchasing
  • Contract law and management
  • Influencing and persuading
  • Retail buying