TOP 10 – PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATIONS SHAPING THE PROFESSION

CEO: BEN FARRELL

FOUNDED: 1932 MEMBERS: 60,000 +

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply( CIPS) is a global professional body serving the procurement and supply profession across 180 countries with more than 64,000 members. Awarded its Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992, CIPS promotes best practice and high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity in procurement and supply chain management. The organisation offers Chartered Status to members who complete continuing professional development and pass the CIPS ethics test. Headquartered in Easton on the Hill, Northamptonshire, CIPS maintains offices worldwide and strategic partnerships internationally.

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Ben Farrell, CEO, CIPS

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