CERTIFICATION:
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)
A.P.P (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner)
WHAT ARE THE CERTIFICATIONS?
C.P.M. provides evidence of a working knowledge of the four modules plus either 5 years of experience or 3 years with a BA or BS degree. The four modules include; The Purchasing Function, The Administration Function, The Supply Function, and The Critical Issues. The point requirement for the 35 points has been set aside.
A.P.P provides evidence of a working knowledge of module one and module four, plus either 2 years of experience or 1 year of experience and an AAS or AA degree. The modules include The Purchasing Function and the Continuing Education module.
RECERTIFICATION:
To maintain your C.P.M. Certification you must complete 12 C.P.M. Points (or 84 Continuing Education Hours) every five years.
To maintain you’re A.P.P Certification you must complete 6 C.P.M. Points (or 42 Continuing Education Hours) every five hours.
WHO and WHY:
A.P.P. - Non Traditional Procurement (Engineering, Planners, Finance) who want to learn more about Supply Management, Purchasing and Material Management.
New members of the Purchasing profession looking for recognition and professional development
Experienced members of the Purchasing Profession looking to further their professional development.
Senior members of the Purchasing Profession looking for new techniques and methods to increase their skill level.
Also as a leader to set an example for the members of the procurement department.
WHEN
Today, Tonight, this minute…
If you want to learn and grow, It’s here for you.
Test Center Information
Computer Exam Testing
Sylvan Prometric is a leading provider of technology-based solutions for testing and certification needs of business, industry, government, and associations. Sylvan has a worldwide network of testing centers.
Computer Exam Confirmation
Registrations received by NAPM via mail or facsimile will receive a confirmation letter containing the following:
1. The Sylvan registrar "800" number to schedule an appointment and your candidate ID number.
2. Instructions for items to take to the exam.
Registrations received by phone will receive verbal confirmation of the 800 number and instructions.
HOW
NAPM offers Correspondence courses, practice exams, a C.P.M. Study Guide, and many other Study Materials.
UCF – Management offers Spring and Fall preparation Classes
NAPM – Central Florida is offering a Spring C.P.M. Review, May 25 & 26, 1999
NAPM District VII – will be offering a Fall C.P.M. Review October 7-9, 1999
WHAT TO STUDY
NAPM offers many educational books, study guides, and practice exams, both written and computer.
Exam Modules
Note: C.P.M. candidates take all four modules of the exam; A.P.P. candidates take modules 1 and 4 only.
Module 1: Purchasing and Sourcing
(85 Questions)
Part A - Procurement Requests (18 questions)
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101 - Review purchase requisitions to determine their appropriateness with regard to organizational requirements (2 questions) |
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102 - Review purchase requisitions for proper authorization
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103 - Review purchase requisitions to determine their conformance with established laws, policies, and procedures (2 questions) |
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104 - Review purchase requisitions against the requisitioner's or organization's budget (1 question) |
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105 - Participate in product "make-or-buy," privatization, or outsourcing decisions (3 questions) |
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106 - Identify and/or select potential sources of services or supplies (3 questions) |
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107 - Develop/implement a minority/women/small business/
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108 - Participate in decisions to lease or buy equipment (3 questions) |
Part B - Preparation/Evaluation of Solicitations (RFQ RFI, RFP, RFB, EOI) (24 questions)
| 109 - Develop/review product specifications, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria (5 questions) |
| 110 - Prepare requests for bids/quotations (4 questions) |
| 111 - Determine appropriate methods of procurement (4 questions) |
| 112 - Solicit competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions (6 questions) |
| 113 - Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product/service (5 questions) |
Part C - Supplier Analysis (6 questions)
| 114 - Conduct supplier visits/evaluations to determine suitability (3 questions) |
| 115 - Analyze supplier performance using rating systems (3 questions) |
Part D - Negotiation Process (10 questions)
| 116 - Prepare for and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations (5 questions) |
| 117 - Conduct negotiations with potential suppliers to obtain agreement on pricing, delivery, and other terms (5 questions) |
Part E - Contract Execution, Implementation, and Administration (22 questions)
| 118 - Prepare and/or issue purchase orders/contracts (4 questions) |
| 119 - Obtain legal review and approval of a contract when required (2 questions) |
| 120 - Administer contracts/purchase orders from award to completion (3 questions) |
| 121 - Expedite deliveries and follow up procedures when necessary (3 questions) |
| 122 - Resolve purchase order/contract differences with suppliers (3 questions) |
| 123 - Resolve quality problems with suppliers (3 questions) |
| 124 - Resolve payment problems with suppliers (2 questions) |
| 125 - Verify that purchasing practices comply with established laws, policies, and ethical principles (2 questions) |
| Plus Unscored Try-out (5 questions) |
Module 2: Management
(85 Questions)
Part A - Administrative Aspects of the Purchasing Department (38 questions)
| 201 - Develop goals and objectives of a purchasing department (6 questions) |
| 202 - Plan and develop operating policies, guidelines, and procedures (7 questions) |
| 203 - Develop/utilize criteria for evaluating purchasing department performance (8 questions) |
| 204 - Ensure the maintenance of files of contracts, bids, agreements, and leases (2 questions) |
| 205 - Ensure the maintenance of records of capital equipment, vehicles, tools, and so forth (2 questions) |
| 206 - Ensure the maintenance of files on product/service specifications, descriptions, prices, lead times, and so forth (2 questions) |
| 207 - Prepare a purchasing department budget (6 questions) |
| 208 - Design operational forms (5 questions) |
Part B - Personnel Issues (42 questions)
| 209 - Supervise and delegate work to purchasing department staff (12 questions) |
| 210 - Hire/promote/dismiss purchasing department personnel (8 questions) |
| 211 - Evaluate purchasing staff performance (8 questions) |
| 212 - Conduct/authorize formal job training for the development of the professional competence of the staff (7 questions) |
| 213 - Resolve employee performance problems (7 questions) |
| Plus Unscored Try-out (5 questions) |
Module 3: Supply (85 Questions)
Part A - Material Flow (27 questions)
| 301 - Define incoming material packaging requirements (5 questions) |
| 302 - Define incoming material transportation requirements (3 questions) |
| 303 - Route inbound/outbound freight (5 questions) |
| 304 - Trace inbound freight (2 questions) |
| 305 - Supervise/monitor the activities of the receiving department (5 questions) |
| 306 - Ensure that materials are distributed to user departments (1 question) |
| 307 - Resolve delivery/receiving problems (6 questions) |
Part B - Inventory Management (18 questions)
| 308 - Organize and control the storage of materials (5 questions) |
| 309 - Determine sources of and reconcile inventory discrepancies (4 questions) |
| 310 - Review inventory to verify that materials are rotating/turning (4 questions) |
| 311 - Handle obsolete equipment/materials, surplus equipment/materials, and scrap (5 questions) |
Part C - Ancillary Supply Functions (35 questions)
| 312 - Develop a standardization program (9 questions) |
| 313 - Develop a cost-reduction, cost-avoidance, or cost-containment program (e.g., value analysis, consolidation of orders/suppliers) (19 questions) |
| 314 - Implement a material requirements plan (MRP) (3 questions) |
| 315 - Implement a manufacturing resource plan (MRP II) (4 questions) |
| Plus Unscored Try-out (5 questions) |
Module 4: Critical Issues in Supply Chain Management (85 Questions)
Part A - Forecasting and Strategies (25 questions)
| 401 - Develop forecasts in light of economic trends and conditions that affect procurement (5 questions) |
| 402 - Plan purchasing strategies based on forecasted data (5 questions) |
| 403 - Formulate strategic plans and objectives (5 questions) |
| 404 - Provide forecasted data of future market conditions to management and/or requisitioning departments (5 questions) |
| 405 - Provide forecasted data of future organization commodity requirements to suppliers (5 questions) |
Part B - External/Internal Relationships (35 questions)
| 406 - Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers (9 questions) |
| 407 - Develop/manage effective relationships with other internal departments (9 questions) |
| 408 - Represent the buying organization in meetings with corporations, government agencies, professional associations, and other organizations (4 questions) |
| 409 - Recommend/implement changes to the organization's purchasing and materials management policies as needed (6 questions) |
| 410 - Develop new/alternate materials, equipment, and sources of supply including international sources (7 questions) |
Part C - Computerization (10 questions)
| 411 - Develop/utilize a computerized purchasing system (10 questions) |
Part D - Environmental Issues (10 questions)
| 412 - Organize and control the storage/disposal of hazardous/regulated materials (10 questions) |
| Plus Unscored Try-out (5 questions) |
Further information:
ISM http://www.ism.ws, NAPM-Central Florida http://www.napm-cf.org
Ed Wainwright, C.P.M., A.P.P., 121 Meriwood Dr, Kissimmee, Fl 34743
Phone: 407-348-2489, fax 407-348-2491
