The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) is no longer available.  If you have earned your C.P.M., maintaining the designation requires recertification every five years.  

CPSM Certification

             The expanding role of supply management requires a continuous expansion of knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.  The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) qualification is designed to lead the profession by emphasizing the main components of supply management. 

             Senior management teams now look for professionals with expertise in multiple disciplines within the profession.  At the same time, advances in technology, methods and scope of supply management have increased the need for higher level education, training and certification.  The introduction of the CPSM ensures that supply professionals have the necessary skills to be successful in strategic supply management. 

The CPSM testing process consists of three exams which address the main components of supply management.  The criteria for earning the CPSM qualification are:

· 5 years of full-time, professional supply management experience

· 4 year degree from a regionally accredited college or university

· Pass three exams or if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam.

CPSM will enable professionals to excel in 21st century strategic supply management.

For more information please go to the ISM website under certification: www.ism.ws .