The Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administrators of Nigeria (CIPSAN)

The Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administrators of Nigeria (CIPSAN) was incorporated in 1998 by the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C. CIPSAN is out to upgrade the National Economy through professional development programmes in purchasing and supply management.The Institute has been recognized accross the country as the catalyst for economic development. CIPSAN is the leading voice for purchasing and supply management in emerging trends and best practises. As the world is changing before our eyes, our country can not afford to remain complacent.  CIPSAN is multi-disciplinary with members from different backgrounds. We are forging a new trend to change the face of purchaing and supply profession.
Our Mission
To demostrate to the manufaturing industries, commerce and Government how to employ porfessional in purchasing and supply management in serving their needs, expectations and value perceptions of their consumers, customers and citizens.
Our Vision
	To maintain our posititon as the custodian of the benchmark of professionalism in purchasing and supply in Nigeria. To maintain our recognition by Government, Businesses and Academia. To advance innovative purchasing and supply management and effect removal of the economic doldrum occassioned by acute shortages of real purchasing and supply proffesionals in the country To gather and circulate current information relevant to purchasing and supply management and helpful to the business terrain in Nigeria. To promote and enhance professional opportunities and career advancement to memebers in Nigeria and abroad. BECOME A MEMBER The Graduate Diploma Examination is designed to extend over a  period of 3 years and consist of 4 parts. Examinations are held in May/June and November/December The actual dates vary slightly from year to year but intending canduates are notified before hand. Graduate Diploma Subjects : FOUNDATIONS Accounting for Managers Quantitative Analysis Process of Store-Keeping Economic Development INTERMEDIATE Physical Distribution and Transportation Elements of Vehicle Knowledge Business Law Business Insurance and Risk Process of Purchasing and Supply Management PROFESSIONAL I Administration of inventory Control Production Planning and Control Safety, Security and material Handling Management and Administration Spare Parts Stores Operation PROFESSIONAL II Clearing and Forwarding International Purchasing Process of Parts Management Industrial Logistics APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR VARIOUS DISTRICT PERSONS.  Mr. A K David.HND,PGD,ACMA,CIMN,FCPS 08056903723, Mr. Ganiyu S. AAT,BSC,ACA, FCPS. 01-8824845								A new Syllabus, under a new examination stream is being developed.