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CIPS L4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply

L4M8: Procurement and Supply in Practice

Apply procurement theory to real-world scenarios: the procurement cycle, sourcing processes, whole life asset management, and ethical sourcing. Assessed by a 3-hour Constructed Response (essay) exam.

30+ practice questions
14 study pages
Constructed response (essay)

What you will learn in L4M8

  • Apply the procurement cycle to make a business case and develop specifications
  • Apply the sourcing process for the selection of suppliers and the creation of contracts
  • Apply the principles of whole life asset management
  • Apply ethical and responsible sourcing principles

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What does L4M8 (Procurement and Supply in Practice) cover?

Apply procurement theory to real-world scenarios: the procurement cycle, sourcing processes, whole life asset management, and ethical sourcing. Assessed by a 3-hour Constructed Response (essay) exam. Learning outcomes: Apply the procurement cycle to make a business case and develop specifications; Apply the sourcing process for the selection of suppliers and the creation of contracts; Apply the principles of whole life asset management; Apply ethical and responsible sourcing principles.

How is L4M8 assessed?

Procurement and Supply in Practice is covered through Constructed response (essay): a 3-hour written exam marked against CIPS assessment criteria.

How much L4M8 practice does Examova provide?

Examova currently provides 30+ published practice questions and 14 study pages for L4M8.

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