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Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Institute for Supply Management

Certification

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CPSM® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management professionals. Developed by ISM, the leader in supply management education, the CPSM® credential is recognized across industries.

Cost

Member Price: $1,262.25 List Price: $1,848.75Show moreShow less

Format

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CPSM® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management professionals. Developed by ISM, the leader in supply management education, the CPSM® credential is recognized across industries. Created from in-depth analysis of supply management functions, this premier supply management training experience addresses the realities of supply management, as well as workplace complexities including globalization, use of technology, and expanded competencies that supply chain and procurement professionals employ to drive value in their organizations. By earning a CPSM® designation, you will have an unparalleled supply management certification. Not only will you stand apart from your peers, you will have advanced skills and knowledge and a greater understanding of end-to-end supply chain. A CPSM® certification will position you to obtain both your personal career goals and to support the goals and outcomes of the organizations for which you work. CPSM® emphasizes the major competencies of supply management including: Sourcing Category Management Negotiation Legal and Contractual Supplier Relationship Management Cost and Price Management Financial Analysis Supply Chain Strategy Sales and Operations Planning Quality Management Logistics and Material Management Project Management Leadership and Business Acumen Systems Capability and Technology Risk and Compliance Corporate Social Responsibility

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

You will need the following professional experience and/or education: Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent; -OR- Five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Assess stakeholder needs and develop sourcing plans through analysis of potential sources, insourcing/outsourcing strategy, and strategic sourcing execution
  • Prepare and evaluate competitive solicitations including bids, quotations, and proposals aligned with cost, timing, and contract requirements
  • Develop and execute category management plans to meet organizational key objectives
  • Prepare and conduct negotiations using strategies and tactics aligned with organizational objectives
  • Manage contract preparation, award, administration, and legal review to ensure supply management compliance
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships through qualification planning, performance evaluation, SLA reviews, business reviews, and supplier exit strategies
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers11-3071.00
  • Construction Managers11-9021.00
  • Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
  • Purchasing Managers11-3061.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Warehouse staff engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping — supervise daily activities with reduced oversight to ensure throughput meets facility targets.
  • Warehouse safety and security program components — implement scheduled drills, audits, and corrective actions in coordination with the safety team.
  • Fleet vehicles and material-handling equipment — evaluate physical conditions routinely and initiate maintenance work orders or replacement requests as needed.
  • Standard and emergency operating procedures for product handling — draft and update documentation using approved templates in response to operational changes.
  • Logistics cost data and carrier performance metrics — analyze using analytical or scientific software to identify recurring inefficiencies in a regional network.
  • Interdepartmental coordination with sales, accounting, and order management — facilitate regular information exchange to align logistics workflows with business requirements.
  • Common transportation and import/export issues — troubleshoot and resolve using established escalation paths and regulatory reference materials.
  • Materials requirements planning software — configure and maintain replenishment parameters to support accurate inventory positioning across warehouse locations.
  • Staff performance feedback and on-the-job instruction — deliver to warehouse associates on proper handling, safety, and system usage during shift operations.
  • Time-sensitive shipping disruptions — manage by adjusting routing plans and communicating revised timelines to affected internal stakeholders.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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