CIPS is an international organisation, operating in over 150 countries worldwide.

CIPS Southern Africa serves the purchasing and supply profession in the region.

Dedicated to promoting good practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.

CIPS is acting as a conduit for the benchmark of good practice within the Southern African region; and in doing so, building a stronger understanding of the role and value of procurement as a core business and strategic activity.

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management.

CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.

We are the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management.

Established in 1932, we have grown to become the central reference for industry best practice and our code of conduct is the standard around the world.

In 1992 we were awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of our status as a centre of excellence and support for the profession.