Author: CIPS Career Success
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Global trends
Around the world, procurement and supply continues to be a highly paid career. The profession is valued and procurement and supply expertise is in high demand. Key findings The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025 highlights that procurement and supply continues to be a highly respected and well remunerated profession globally. Across the world,……
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Skills agenda: How to futureproof your career
Procurement and supply is a highly skilled profession that requires a robust and diverse skillset. A commitment to ongoing technical and personal skills development is therefore essential to succeed as a procurement and supply professional. It is also necessary to futureproof your career. The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays,……
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The MCIPS advantage: Get ahead in your career
Having MCIPS status enables procurement and supply professionals to get ahead today while futureproofing their careers for tomorrow. According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, MCIPS are likely to out-earn their non-MCIPS peers. They are also more sought after by employers. Around the world, professionals with MCIPS earn significantly……
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Perceptions of procurement: Showcase your role as a value creator
The procurement and supply profession plays a critical role in driving organisational success. It enables organisations to acquire high-quality goods and services while managing costs and supply chain risks. In today’s uncertain and volatile business environment, that role is more important than ever, boosting both the visibility and the influence of the profession. Within organisations,……
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Procurement and supply professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa earn more with MCIPS, which is sought-after by employers. Key findings Salaries The average salary for a procurement and supply professional in Sub-Saharan Africa is $39,723, slightly down from $40,764 in 2024. Stagnating salaries are likely to reflect the broader economic picture in the region, with issues including……
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South Africa
In South Africa, procurement and supply professionals with MCIPS earn 78% more than their non-MCIPS colleagues, and the designation boosts their career prospects. Key findings Salaries In line with the trend in many other regions, salaries for procurement and supply professionals in South Africa have fallen slightly since last year. The average salary is ZAR……
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Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
MCIPS boosts the salaries of procurement and supply professionals in MENA and significantly increases their attractiveness to employers. Key findings Salaries In MENA, salaries for procurement and supply professionals have slightly fallen since last year. The average salary is $70,333, down from $72,561 in 2024. This could reflect the sluggish economic growth in the region.……
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Europe
MCIPS provides a significant salary boost for European procurement and MCIPS provides a significant salary boost for European procurement and supply professionals in a challenging market while the average salary increase is 5.9%. Key findings Salaries In Europe, salaries for procurement and supply professionals have fallen since last year, possibly reflecting sluggish economic growth in……