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Find out how current events are affecting the procurement and supply profession on a global scale, right here. Access news, get comments from industry-wide insiders and gain relevant online learning that will help manage procurement in a crisis.

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CIPS is launching The Great Conversation — a global initiative designed to bring procurement and supply professionals together in a worldwide dialogue to help define the future of the profession.

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In Focus: The AI revolution

The rules that govern procurement and supply are being rewritten. Prompt engineering is a key skill for many entry-level roles, with many organisations now relying on agents to be the way they talk to the outside world and manage contracts. The only certainty is that the future will belong to those with the skills to adapt. That's why we’ve brought together the resources you need to stay ahead.

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Exclusive new benefit for CIPS Members. Just log into My Learning to access and start your structured self assessment.

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NEW CIPS Profession Path

The tool provides CIPS members with a structured assessment of where skills & knowledge sit against the CIPS Global Standard. You'll receive personalised recommendations for areas where you have skills gaps & a clear, professional development plan to help you take control of your professional future.

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CIPS Excellence Awards 2026

Save the date: CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards take place on 10 September at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, London. Book your table now.

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Three storms of change reshaping procurement

The AI revolution, shifting geopolitics and a new generation in the workforce. Mike Soutar joins CIPS CEO Ben Farrell on the podcast to explain what this all means for the profession and future leaders.

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Upcoming training courses

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Procurement Fundamentals

13 July 2026

This interactive training course considers fundamental elements of the procurement process, together with basic tools and techniques used within procurement and supply. It provides a robust grounding in procurement basics and is designed for those in a junior procurement/supply chain role or those new to the discipline.

Supplier Relationship Management

15 July 2026

This one-day course provides an insight into the importance of effective supplier relationship management (SRM), as an approach for engaging with suppliers on a level that reflects the priorities of the organisation. It will explore different types of relationships, the attributes that contribute to an effective relationship and outline the importance of supplier development to the organisation.

CIPS news

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CIPS Appoints Chief Futurist to Help Shape the Future of Global Procurement

27 May 2026

CIPS has appointed Dr Graham Norris as Chief Futurist, a newly created role designed to bring strategic foresight, thought leadership and future-focused capability to the heart of the Institute's work on behalf of the global procurement and supply profession.

CIPS Launches “The Great Conversation”

30 April 2026

CIPS has announced the launch of The Great Conversation, a global initiative designed to engage procurement and supply professionals in a worldwide dialogue defining the future of the profession.

Global supply chains remain exposed as Ukraine concerns rise and Middle East disruption persists

2 July 2026

Procurement leaders register high levels of concern and widening cyber risk as fragile global supply webs come under sustained pressure from Iran, the wider Middle East and the war in Ukraine.