"The certification brings recognition. But it is also expected from C.P.M.s to lead in the promotion and development of the profession, be example of an ideal practitioner and continue the pursuit of personal and professional development."

Daniel C. Belbis, C.P.M.
Logistics Head, General Milling Corporation

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"Being a C.P.M., I get recognition from my peers as when my name is called, there is an attached C.P.M. title. I also get questions on what C.P.M. means."

Imelda Carrillo, C.P.M., DSM
Regional Vice-President, Asia Pacific Region
International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management (IFPSM)

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"I gained more respect from my superiors as well as suppliers."

Nona T. Cervantes, C.P.M.


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"With C.P.M., I was given a wider scope and consideration to formulate my own strategies and make more sound decisions."

Lito Chavez, C.P.M.
Manager, Hitachi, Production Procurement
Hitachi Computer Products

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"I gained not only a little more confidence in myself and my abilities, but an added sense of pride in my chosen field of profession."

Michael Angelo Cruz, C.P.M.

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"I encourage my colleagues in purchasing and supply management to be certified. The C.P.M. is a mark of our professional dedication and our adherence to a standard of practice that is recognized globally."

Paul Hamoy, C.P.M.
Head - Supply Management
SN Aboitiz Power Inc.

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"With C.P.M., it fills self-actualization need, accomplishment, prestige, honor... being a cut above the rest."

Vicente Hipolito, C.P.M.
AVP-Supply Chain & Organizational Excellence
First Electro Dynamics Corp.


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"Aside from the recognition that C.P.M. credential brings, it also comes with a huge responsibility to encourage and assist other practitioners attain the same level of certification in order to elevate the status of purchasing in one's immediate work environment and the community at large."

Ramon C. Judilla, C.P.M.
Materials Manager, Lexmark Int'l Phils. Inc.

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"Having a certification, in a way, gives one sense of belonging among serious purchasing practitioners."

Frisco L. Guce, C.P.M., DSM
Sr. Manager, Materials Management
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

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"Being a C.P.M. brings personal delight and an inner realization that you can actually reconcile real work practices and what books and purchasing theorists say. Besides, the title also means I needed to put an even greater effort in the stewardship funds of our multi-lateral regional organization."

Toti Menorca, C.P.M.
Head - General Services Unit, SEAMO SEARCA

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"Being a C.P.M. is an added feather to my cap. I look at the designation as something that props me further as I climb the proverbial ladder of success. Likewise, it is something that you cannot do without in this world of keen corporate competitions."

Edward Ty, C.P.M.
Supply Chain Manager, Pharma
Pfizer, Inc.

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"I've been a C.P.M. since year 2000. It is automatically recognized by US based suppliers and they immediately realize that I am legitimate Procurement person in the profession. It has added prestige when other suppliers ask me about the designation."

Karl Lester Yao, C.P.M.
Procurement Manager, Kraft Foods Phils., Inc.