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The professional buyer – a chartered purchaser

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is an international education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. It is the largest organisation of its kind in Europe, and a central reference point worldwide on matters relating to purchasing and supply chain management. Its Professional Code of Ethics is the model for the international code and the domestic codes of many countries. CIPS acts as a centre of excellence for the whole profession of purchasing and supply chain management.