The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has signed a partnership with The International Institute for Advanced Purchasing & Supply (IIAPS) to develop a new Masters-level qualification for procurement and supply professionals.
The CIPS said: “This unique qualification in strategic sourcing will bring together the expertise of IIAPS with CIPS’ awarding body status to create world-class professionals sought after by businesses and organisations around the world. On completion they will be awarded the post-nominal letters ExDip.”