We are very happy to announce that our Procurement Manager Laura Birchall has recently been awarded with a level 4 diploma in Procurement and Supply via the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). CIPS is a worldwide recognised qualification providing competent development within the industry are is recognised as driving cutting-edge thinking and professionalism.

Laura has been studying hard since September 2014, attending lectures at the Manchester Conference Centre to sit five three-hour exams.

The diploma covers business needs, negotiation, managing supply relationships, sourcing and the contexts of procurement.  It will enable Laura to bring a more professional practice to the Chilfen procurement department, especially in regards to building strong supply chains to help the group grow, as well as introducing new processes and procedures in all areas of procurement.