FCIPS, recognition of your professional contribution. Exceed... Leading global excellence in procurement and supply

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1 FCIPS, recognition of your professional contribution Exceed... Leading global excellence in procurement and supply

2 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. 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.

3 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

4 Inspire... the next generation of procurement and supply professionals 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. Network with your peers, taking your leadership and knowledge to an even more advanced level 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. Shape... the future of our profession around the world 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. Raise... the profile of the profession in your organisation 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. 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.

5 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 /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.

6 CIPS Group Easton House, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3NZ, United Kingdom T +44 (0) F +44 (0) E info@cips.org CIPS Africa Ground Floor, Building B, 48 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene X30, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa T +27 (0) F +27 (0) E infosa@cips.org.za CIPS Asia Pacific 31 Rochester Drive, Level 24, Singapore, T F E infosg@cips.org CIPS Australasia Level 2, 520 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia T /+61 (0) F /+61 (0) E info@cipsa.com.au CIPS is a registered trademark of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply CIPS MENA Office 1703, The Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box , Dubai, United Arab Emirates T +971 (0) F +971 (0) E mena.enquiries@cips.org