FCIPS, recognition of your professional contribution
Exceed...
Leading global excellence in procurement and supply
Achieve...
...global recognition for your outstanding knowledge,
experience and achievements in procurement and supply.
CIPS is the leading voice of the procurement
and supply profession, and with a global
community of over 115,000 in 150 countries,
the largest body representing our profession.
We champion the raising of standards in the
profession through our qualifications, which
culminate in the highly regarded MCIPS
award, and by actively lobbying governments
around the world and driving the professional
agenda at every level up to the boardroom.
CIPS Fellows (FCIPS) are senior advocates of our
institute and profession. A Fellowship is the highest
grade of CIPS membership; an accolade that
recognises your outstanding level of achievement,
knowledge and experience in procurement and
supply, along with your passion, drive and
determination to advance the profession for the
public good.
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CIPS Fellowship is a globally
recognised mark of your professional
standing and reputation; an
opportunity to widen your sphere of
influence, using your achievements
and insights to inspire others, raise
the public profile of the profession
and play a major role in setting the
global strategy for the future of
procurement and supply.
CIPS Fellows are...
• Chief Procurement Officers and
senior procurement professionals
• Professionals who are driven to
promote the profession for the
public good
• Passionate individuals who have
achieved the very highest
professional level
• Leading procurement consultants
and academics
• Full members (MCIPS).
“Being a Fellow of CIPS is a great honour and
allows me to actively promote CIPS and the
procurement function within my industry.
Attending Fellows events allows me to network
better, meet like-minded colleagues and
understand the challenges others are facing in
procurement.”
Andrew Papageorgiou FCIPS (CIPS UK)
Retail Technology Market Sector Manager
BP International Limited
“I’m keen to give something back and help grow
the profession further in Australasia. FCIPS gives
me more credibility in the profession and with
my peers to make this happen.”
Alan Robertson FCIPS (CIPS Australasia)
Strategic Procurement Manager
Industrial Projects, THEISS
“Fellowship is about how our experience can
inspire the next generation of leaders in
procurement and influence the profession
globally.”
Sam Achampong FCIPS (CIPS MENA)
Group Procurement | MTN Dubai
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Inspire...
Shape...
…the next generation of procurement and supply
professionals
…the future of our profession around the world
As a CIPS Fellow you are a role model for the profession.
Through mentoring and other educational initiatives you
have opportunities to pass on the knowledge and
insights that will help create the next generation of
leading voices in procurement and supply.
CIPS Fellows actively work to drive standards and raise
awareness of the profession through their own personal
influence, speaking opportunities and lobbying
governments. In countries where procurement and
supply is still fighting for recognition, our Fellows also
have a vital role to play in educating businesses about
the strategic benefits of the profession.
Network…
Raise...
…with your peers, taking your leadership and
knowledge to an even more advanced level
…the profile of the profession in your organisation
As a CIPS Fellow you have many opportunities to
network with peers from many sectors, sharing
knowledge and good practice, inspiring each other and
problem solving; all learning which can be applied
within your own organisations.
Acknowledge...
…your own personal achievements
CIPS Fellows are passionate, enthusiastic, driven
individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience
intent on using these qualities for the public good.
Such traits deserve recognition and Fellowship is a
confirmation to the world of your outstanding
achievement.
Becoming a CIPS Fellow signals to your organisation
that you have attained the highest level of professional
achievement, whilst helping to raise awareness of
procurement itself as a profession with the power to
drive business strategy and success.
Apply...
Fellowship is our highest grade of membership
and is awarded in recognition of outstanding
achievement and contribution to the profession.
Applying is simple...
...and can be done online at
www.cips.org/membership/Fellowship
We look forward to receiving
your application.
Application criteria
As well as being a full member (MCIPS)
for at least two years, we would also
expect prospective Fellows to match
the following criteria:
• high personal qualities
• outstanding competence and achievement
in procurement and supply, together with a
high level of professional knowledge and
experience
• responsibility at a senior management level
in a private, public or third sector enterprise
• have made, or is making, a significant
contribution towards the advancement of
the objectives of the institute and to the
promotion for the public benefit of the art
and science of procurement and supply.
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