If you’re working as a Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant, or even if procurement is just a small part of your role, you might be wondering: Is CIPS really worth it for me? The answer is a resounding yes, and studying the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations with SR Supply Chain Consultants Ltd (SRSCC) could be the best career decision you make.
For Learners: Your Career Superpower
CIPS isn’t just a qualification, it’s a career passport. Here’s how it can supercharge your journey:
By building a solid foundation in procurement principles, you’ll gain the confidence to step into meetings, negotiations, and projects with credibility. The qualification is globally recognised, meaning it opens doors to promotions and higher-level roles across a wide range of industries.
Not only will you become indispensable to your employer by making cost savings, improving supplier relationships, and driving better buying decisions, but you’ll also be future-proofing your skills in areas like ethical sourcing, sustainability, and risk management. These are increasingly sought-after skills in modern procurement and supply chain management.
For Employers: An Investment with Real Returns
Training your team with SRSCC isn’t just a cost, it’s an investment that pays back many times over. Employees who study CIPS make smarter, data-driven procurement decisions that reduce waste, control spend and build stronger supply chains.
Investing in professional development also boosts morale and retention. Employees who feel valued and supported are more motivated, engaged, and loyal – which has a direct impact on productivity, customer satisfaction, and reputation.
A professionally qualified procurement team also provides a competitive edge. In today’s challenging markets, having CIPS-qualified staff strengthens tender applications and demonstrates commitment to excellence. And with one skilled procurement professional able to deliver thousands of pounds in efficiencies, the training often pays for itself.
Study Your Way: Flexible Options with SRSCC
We know everyone learns differently, which is why SRSCC offers flexible study routes to suit your lifestyle and career:
- Face-to-Face Classes in Euxton, Chorley – Learn in a classroom environment with expert tutors and like-minded professionals.
- Virtual Live Classrooms – Join interactive, tutor-led sessions online, with the benefit of real-time teaching and group discussions and all from the comfort of your home or office.
- Independent Learning Zone (ILZ) – Unique to us, our ILZ is unrivalled, our self-study platform is the next best thing to classroom learning. It allows you to learn at your own pace, in your own time, with resources designed by our experienced tutors to guide you every step of the way.
- In-House Delivery for Larger Groups – For employers with multiple learners, we can bring the classroom to you. Tailored sessions delivered at your premises ensure consistency of training and immediate application to your organisation’s needs.
This flexibility means whether you prefer the energy of in-person learning, the convenience of live online classes, the independence of self-study, or the practicality of in-house training, SRSCC has the right option for you.
Why SRSCC? Because We Care
At SRSCC, we don’t just deliver training – we provide wrap-around support that makes a real difference. Our team has extensive knowledge of the CIPS journey and experience in obtaining reasonable adjustments for learners who need them. This includes access to additional support, and even extra time in examinations, ensuring every learner has the best chance to succeed.
We are proud to consistently achieve more than 10% higher than the CIPS National Average pass rate, proving that our approach truly works.
As a CIPS Centre of Excellence and a specialist training provider established in 2007, SRSCC has the credibility, experience, and expertise to support both learners and employers in achieving outstanding results.
But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what one of our learners had to say:
“It’s great to know that there’s always support available, the tutors are all more than happy to help and it makes me feel confident that when I need anything they’re there. The tutors relate a lot of the learning materials into real life scenarios to help you to understand and remember them which helps with revision.”
– Elyse Curwen, Telent
What really drives us is watching learners grow in confidence, seeing employers reap the benefits, and supporting careers to move forward.
So, whether you’re an aspiring professional ready to take that next step, or an employer looking to strengthen your procurement function, choosing the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations at SRSCC is the smart, supportive, and successful choice.
