CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply L4M6

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CIPS L4M6 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	CIPS
Exam Name:	Supplier Relationships
Exam Number:	L4M6
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Multiple choice
Certificate Validity Period:	N/A (exam module within diploma)
Passing Score:	50
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Related Certifications:	CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Real Exam Qty:	50
Exam Price:	N/A (included in course fees)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or paper-based (depending on exam centre)
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites, but recommended to complete L4M1-L4M5 or have equivalent procurement experience
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cips.org/

CIPS L4M6 Exam Syllabus Topics:

L4M6 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the L4M6 exam lead to?

The L4M6 exam is the official CIPS exam behind the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification, validating the skills measured by the CIPS Supplier Relationships credential. It sits at the Intermediate level of the CIPS certification program. It also connects to CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the L4M6 exam, and how much time do I get?

The L4M6 exam contains 50 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the L4M6 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the L4M6 exam is 50, and the official registration fee is N/A (included in course fees). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 265 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the L4M6 exam?

No formal prerequisites, but recommended to complete L4M1-L4M5 or have equivalent procurement experience Requirements can change when CIPS revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the L4M6 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free L4M6 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if CIPS revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the L4M6 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the L4M6 exam?

The CIPS Supplier Relationships exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Developing Supplier Relationships
• Ending and Reconfiguring Supplier Relationships
• Supply Chain Context

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

CIPS Supplier Relationships Sample Questions:

Question #1
Mandy is looking to source windows and doors for a new build apartment block. She has done some initial research and has discovered that there are many suppliers in the marketplace that can supply the items she needs. As it is a high-value project she is thinking of running a formal tender. What should be Mandy's first step?

A. Run a restricted competition - send out a PQQ
B. Run an open competition - send out an ITT
C. Run a restricted competition- send out a RFI
D. Run an open competition - send out a RFQ

Question #2
Richie has come up with a new idea for sourcing items for the business but feels that it will have mixed reviews within the team. He thinks that some people will be in favour of the idea, and some will beagainst it.
He doesn't think the CEO will have a strong opinion either way. In order to decide whether to put a business case together and present his idea to the CEO- what should Richie do?

A. Value Engineering Analysis
B. Cost Analysis
C. Make vs Buy Analysis
D. Force Field Analysis

Question #3
Togo Bongos is a manufacturer of percussion instruments, in particular of bongo drums. It requires electricity to run its factories and this is a major factor of cost impact. There are lots of suppliers of electricity in the market and there is no switching costs if Togo Bongos wanted to switch suppliers. What type of supplier is Togo Bongo's electricity supplier?

A. leverage
B. strategic
C. routine
D. bottleneck

Question #4
Within a supplier's terms and conditions, they have a 'mutual termination for convenience' clause, which requires either party to provide 30 days' notice. Before the buyer signed the agreement, a procurement colleague recommended that the buyer should request this be amended to 90 days' notice. Was this amendment the correct thing to do?

A. No, as this will be in breach of statutory contract law requirements
B. No, as this will guarantee a hostile end to the buyer-supplier relationship
C. Yes, as this will allow the buyer enough time to mobilize a new contract
D. Yes, as the buyer will then be responsible for providing additional business to the supplier

Question #5
Barry is a procurement manager at Sea Biscuits, a company which manufactures biscuits in the shape of dolphins and starfish. He works in an office that orders stationary regularly for its 100 person workforce.
Stationary is a low-spend category item and Barry often orders stationary from different suppliers based on which supplier can provide the item the cheapest at that point in time. According to the Kraljic matrix, what type of suppliers provides stationary to Barry?

A. Bottleneck
B. leverage
C. strategic
D. routine

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