CIPS L4 Diploma

L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

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On completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the options and associated processes available for sourcing with external suppliers. They will also examine the legal and ethical impact and the implications of sustainability, encompassing economic, environmental, social and governance factors on the final sourcing decision.

Course curriculum

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    Course Preview and Explanation

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    LO1 – Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers

    • Session Notes

    • LO|1.1 – Identify the sourcing process in relation to procurement

    • LO|1.2 - Differentiate between approaches to the sourcing of requirements from suppliers

    • LO|1.3 - Define the options and trade-offs when sourcing requirements from external suppliers

    • LO|1.4 – Define award criteria that can be commonly applied when sourcing requirements from external suppliers

    • LO|1 Practice Questions
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    LO|2 – Understand the key processes that can be applied to the analysis of potential external suppliers.

    • Session Notes

    • LO|2.1 – Analyse commonly used sources of information on market data that can impact on the sourcing of requirements from suppliers

    • LO|2.2 – Identify the key processes used for obtaining quotations and tenders

    • LO|2.3 – Identify the processes that can be typically used to assess quotations or tenders

    • LO|2 Practice Questions
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    LO|3 – Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers

    • Session Notes

    • LO|3.1 – Compare the key legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements when sourcing in the not-for-profit, private and public sectors

    • LO|3.2 – Compare the key legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements when undertaking international sourcing in the not-for-profit, private and public sector

    • LO|3.3 – Identify and apply environmental, social and governance practices that support responsible sourcing

    • LO|3.4 – Compare the use of audits and other feedback mechanisms to evaluate environmental, social and governance standards

    • LO|3.5 – Contrast processes and practices that the organisation could adopt to meet environmental, social and governance goals

    • Practice Questions
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    CIPS Practice Questions

    • CIPS Practice Questions