Certified Purchasing Manager
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
http://www.ism.ws/Certification/requirements.cfm
C.P.M: The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) program is
designed for experienced purchasing and supply managers. It focuses
on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized
functions (e.g., sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management,
forecasting) designed to enhance the value of procurement and supply
management within an organization. It also covers the
operational aspects of the purchasing and supply function, such as
identifying requirements, preparing solicitations and agreements,
negotiations, technology, quality, and maintaining relationships.
C.P.M requirements: Applicants for C.P.M. certification must pass
all four modules of the C.P.M. exam. In addition, the applicant must
(a) have five years of full-time professional purchasing and supply
management experience, or (b) have a four-year degree from an
accredited institution and three years of full-time professional
purchasing and supply management experience.
C.P.M exam cost: For domestic candidates (includes Canada), the
computer exam costs $95 USD per module for members and $135 USD per
module for nonmembers. International fees are $135 USD per module
for members and $170 USD per module for nonmembers (candidates in
Spain should contact ISM customer service for special provider
information). Other costs vary according to the study
materials used and/or review classes taken.
A.P.P: The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) program is
for entry-level buyers or others primarily engaged in the
operational side of the purchasing and supply function, such as
identifying requirements, preparing solicitations and agreements,
negotiations, technology, quality, and maintaining relationships.
The A.P.P. is also relevant for those involved in purchasing and
supply support activities and supply teams.
APP requirements: Applicants for Original Accreditation must pass
modules 1 and 2 of the new A.P.P. Examination Module 1 - Purchasing
Process, Module 2- supply environment. In addition, an applicant
must (a) have two years of professional (non-clerical, non-support)
work experience, or (b) have an associate's degree from an
accredited institution and one year of professional experience.
Purchasing and supply management experience can be a secondary
component of the applicant's
job.
A.P.P exam cost: For domestic candidates (includes Canada), the
computer exam costs $95 USD per module for members and $135 USD per
module for nonmembers. International fees are $135 USD per module
for members and $170 USD per module for nonmembers (candidates in
Spain should contact ISM customer service for special provider
information). Other costs vary according to the study
materials used and/or review classes taken. |
