Diploma in Purchasing and Supply-(ZIPS)

The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2003 on 20th September, 2003. The Institute was officially launched by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Mr. Ngandu Magande, MP, through a Statutory Instrument (SI) number 34 dated 1st April, 2004.

The ZIPS Act is now, referred to, as the Government of the Republic of Zambia principal national policy on Procurement and Supply Management.

Following that successful launching the institute was registered with the Registrar of Societies and a certificate of Registration Number ORS/102/351414 was issued on 7th May, 2004.

The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply is now the Regulatory body on Purchasing and Supply Management Profession in Zambia.

Strategic Objectives:

There are 6 strategic objectives under the 2017 – 2019 Strategic Plan as follows:

1. Enhanced governance, legal and regulatory framework and developed organisation wide systems for effective service delivery in areas of human, financial, administrative and logistical services.
2. Established organisation systems and enhanced institution development to promote partnerships and networking.
3. Enhanced Financial Wellness and Resource Mobilisation for sustenance of ZIPS
4. Improved image of ZIPS Professionals and enhanced visibility of the Institute to stakeholders.
5. Developed integrated technological environment and infrastructure to support quality service delivery.
6. Developed and well-coordinated education, training, research and development protocols for the benefit of all stakeholders.