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Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

Established in 1974 by NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Managers), now the ISM-Institute of Supply Management- both Associations APICS and ISM have been partners in leading Resource Management training and certification.

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Program Those involved with the managerial, administrative, and strategic as well as tactical aspects of the purchasing and supply management process.

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Program - Intended Audience Those in charge of a purchasing/supply management department including managers, directors, and vice presidents. Those working for such a department (e.g., supervisors and seasoned buyers, agents and other professionals). Researchers, teachers, department heads, directors, and deans of academic institutions, concerned with the field. Others defined by program policy and those working in the field aspiring to any of the above positions

Requierements to Become CPM certified:

C.P.M. Exam:

Pass all four modules of the exam

Experience:

Three years professional purchasing/supply management experience and at least a four-year degree from an accredited institution OR five years professional purchasing/supply management experience.

International Acceptance in the following Countries:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Korea,Nigeria, Philippines,Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain,Taiwan.

Module 1- Purchasing Process (C.P.M./A.P.P.)

Part A: Identifying Requirements (5 Tasks - 23 questions)

Part B: Preparation of Solicitations (4 Tasks - 22 questions)

Part C: Supplier Analysis (3 Tasks - 19 questions)

Part D: Contract Execution, Implementation, and Administration (8 Tasks - 26 questions)

Module 2- Supply Environment (C.P.M. /A.P.P. )

Part A: Negotiations (2 Tasks - 13 questions)

Part B: Information Technology (3 Tasks - 16 questions)

Part C: Quality Issues (2 Tasks - 12 questions)

Part D: Internal Relationships (4 Tasks - 22 questions)

Part E: External Relationships(6 Tasks - 27 questions)

Module 3 - Value Enhancement Strategies(C.P.M. Only)

Part A: Sourcing Analysis (3 Tasks -17 questions)

Part B: Supply & Inventory Management(4 Tasks - 19 questions)

Part C: Value Enhancing Methods(3 Tasks-26 questions)

Part D: Forecasting and Strategies(5 Task -28 questions)

Module 4 - Management (C.P.M. Only)

Part A: Management and Organization(8 Tasks - 61 questions)

Part B: Human Resources Management (6 Tasks-49 questions)

Para mayor información contactar en Monterrey a Blanca Estrada: blanca.estrada@apics-mty.org y en Coahuila a Ileana Vales: ileana.valdes@apics-mty.org.