Procurement officers urged to act ethically
Feb 23, 2011
PROCUREMENT officers have been urged to observe ethical conduct to promote the profession.
By Samuel Sanya
PROCUREMENT officers have been urged to observe ethical conduct to promote the profession.
“Try to live by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) code of ethics so that more are attracted to the profession,†Susan Keighley, the CIPS international network manager, advised. This was during the graduation ceremony of 32 procurement officers at institute recently.
CIPS enhances the quality of the industry through the continuous professional development programmes to refine and upgrade procurement practices in the country.
“We have been lacking continuous professional development seminars. We need CIPS to conduct more seminars and inform us of the new developments in the sector,†Edgar Agaba, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority boss, said.
He revealed that the institute helped in the development of a proper procurement curriculum for local undergraduates and post-graduate courses.
“The Ministry of Public Service tailors the job requirements of procurement officers around CIPS,†he revealed.
David Noble, the institute’s international boss, said his body aimed at ensuring the highest level of professionalism in procurement practices by removing complexities in the supply chain management.
PROCUREMENT officers have been urged to observe ethical conduct to promote the profession.
“Try to live by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) code of ethics so that more are attracted to the profession,†Susan Keighley, the CIPS international network manager, advised. This was during the graduation ceremony of 32 procurement officers at institute recently.
CIPS enhances the quality of the industry through the continuous professional development programmes to refine and upgrade procurement practices in the country.
“We have been lacking continuous professional development seminars. We need CIPS to conduct more seminars and inform us of the new developments in the sector,†Edgar Agaba, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority boss, said.
He revealed that the institute helped in the development of a proper procurement curriculum for local undergraduates and post-graduate courses.
“The Ministry of Public Service tailors the job requirements of procurement officers around CIPS,†he revealed.
David Noble, the institute’s international boss, said his body aimed at ensuring the highest level of professionalism in procurement practices by removing complexities in the supply chain management.