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Segment 11.2 Developing Approaches for Ethical and Responsible Procurement and Supply
Segment 11.2 Developing Approaches for Ethical and Responsible Procurement and Supply
| Knowledge: Will know and understand | Capabilities: Will be able to |
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The application of the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics in procurement and supply, such as:
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Ensure and encourage full compliance with the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics across all stages of the procurement and supply cycle |
The use of codes of ethics in procurement and supply and the importance of reporting of ethical malpractice |
Monitor the work of stakeholders to ensure that ethical and sustainable procurement and supply principles are upheld, escalating to senior management any suspected issues or breaches |
The use of documented policies and procedures to ensure ethical and sustainable practice throughout the procurement and supply process, such as:
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Explain how documented policies and procedures for procurement and supply should be implemented to ensure ethical and sustainable practice procurement and supply |
The potential impact of bribery, corruption and fraud on procurement and supply |
Identify any potential bribery, corruption and fraud in the supply chain and escalate any suspected cases as appropriate |
The potential impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on procurement and supply |
Advise other members of the organisation on the requirements of CSR and ensure CSR standards such as ISO 26000 Social Responsibility are implemented |
The requirement for sustainable procurement and supply |
Advise other members of the organisation on sustainable procurement, ensuring compliance with adopted standards such as ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement |
The potential impact of modern slavery on procurement and supply activity |
Advise other members of the organisation on the potential impact of modern slavery, escalating any suspected breaches of associated legislation |
The application of the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics in procurement and supply, such as:
- Enhancing and protecting the standing of the profession
- Maintaining the highest standard of integrity in all business relationships
- Promoting the eradication of unethical business relationships
- Enhancing the proficiency and stature of the profession
- Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Ensure and encourage full compliance with the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics across all stages of the procurement and supply cycle
The use of codes of ethics in procurement and supply and the importance of reporting of ethical malpractice
Monitor the work of stakeholders to ensure that ethical and sustainable procurement and supply principles are upheld, escalating to senior management any suspected issues or breaches
The use of documented policies and procedures to ensure ethical and sustainable practice throughout the procurement and supply process, such as:
- The responsibilities for procurement
- Regulations relating to competition
- Levels of delegated authority
- Responsibilities for the stages of the sourcing process
- Segregation of duties
- Whistleblowing policy and practice
- Use of sanctions
Explain how documented policies and procedures for procurement and supply should be implemented to ensure ethical and sustainable practice procurement and supply
The potential impact of bribery, corruption and fraud on procurement and supply
Identify any potential bribery, corruption and fraud in the supply chain and escalate any suspected cases as appropriate
The potential impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on procurement and supply
Advise other members of the organisation on the requirements of CSR and ensure CSR standards such as ISO 26000 Social Responsibility are implemented
The requirement for sustainable procurement and supply
Advise other members of the organisation on sustainable procurement, ensuring compliance with adopted standards such as ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement
The potential impact of modern slavery on procurement and supply activity
Advise other members of the organisation on the potential impact of modern slavery, escalating any suspected breaches of associated legislation
This segment was last updated on: 21st May 2021
