With 44,000 members worldwide, CIPS has grown to become an enduring force in the purchasing and supply profession. CIPS' study programmes are recognised around the world. With an impressive heritage and a genuine passion for the profession these are exciting times to be part of CIPS.

CIPS offers study programmes that are recognised around the world; as a professional body, CIPS lobbies governments and business leaders on behalf of its members, so that they understand the contribution you and your colleagues make to corporate, national and international prosperity, and promote a Code of Ethics that has become the international benchmark for purchasing and supply practice.

Understandably, CIPS is very proud of these achievements and was pleased to be granted the prestigious Royal Charter in 1992, affirming its success in developing high professional standards of practice within the purchasing and supply profession.

CIPS Membership will enhance your status as a purchasing and supply practitioner and give you the backing of a well-informed professional body.

As a member, you'll be part of a professional body that gives you direct access to valuable information on the most effective purchasing and supply management tools and techniques. To find out more go to www.cips.org.