Who we are, what we believe, and the people leading the profession forward.
The Zimbabwe Institute of Procurement and Supply (ZIPS) is a professional organisation serving individuals and organisations within the procurement and supply chain profession. ZIPS is modelled on the standards of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's leading procurement body.
Through its activities, ZIPS provides membership services, professional development opportunities, events, networking activities, information resources and other services to its members across Zimbabwe.
Our role is regulating and developing the procurement and supply profession in Zimbabwe — raising standards, building capacity and safeguarding the public interest in how goods, works and services are procured.
“To make the procurement and supply management profession in Zimbabwe a vehicle and tool for economic prosperity through prudent procurement and supply.”
A Zimbabwe where every procurement decision — in government, industry and community — is guided by professionalism, value for money and integrity.
“To realise a reliable, dependable and corruption-free Procurement and Supply Management cadre.”
Members must not only strive to be reliable, dependable and corruption-free — they must earn that reputation, by abiding by the Institute's Code of Ethics and continuously improving their competences and skills.
Conduct the training of professionals in Procurement and Supply Management.
Raise the standard of the profession as a means of increasing productivity, improving efficiency and promoting cost reduction.
Conduct research related to Procurement, Supply Management and Supply Resource Management in Zimbabwe.
Publish a journal of the Institute, and collect, collate and publish information of service and interest to members.
Promote, uphold and improve the standards of training and professional ability of persons in the profession.
Representation and advocacy for procurement and supply management across government and industry.
From newly certified practitioners to seasoned public and private sector leaders, ZIPS members share one commitment: procurement and supply management practised ethically, professionally and to the benefit of Zimbabwe. Together, ZIPS members are shaping how Zimbabwe buys, builds and delivers.
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