CERTIFIED PURCHASING MANAGER (C.P.M.) PROGRAM

Review Schedule: January 26 - April 26, 2008
Saturdays/ 8:00AM - 12:00 NN
PISM Training Room, PSE Centre, Ortigas

Review Fee: Php21,600 (Member)
Php25,300 (Non-Member)

Exam Date: May 9, 2008 (Modules 1 and 2)
May 16, 2008(Modules 3 and 4)
Exam Fee: US$95.00

MODULE 1: PURCHASING PROCESS

Part A. Identifying Requirements
January 26, 2008

Task 101: Establish procurement plans and make decisions necessary to purchase products or services in congruence with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies

Task 102: Review purchase requisitions in accordance with organizational requirements and/or budgetary constraints.

Task 103: Determine appropriate methods of procurement

Task 104: Perform cost/benefit analyses on planned acquisitions.

Task 105: Review supplier samples and/or demonstrations with the buying organization management and/or user departments.

Part B. Preparation of Solicitations

Task 106: Develop/review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.

Task 107: Locate and select potential sources of materials or services.

Task 108: Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions.

Part C. Supplier Analysis

Task 110: Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product/service.

Task 111: Conduct supplier visits/ evaluations to determine suitability.

Task 112: Measure supplier performance using rating systems and/or predetermined standards.

Part D. Contract Execution, Implementation, and Administration
February 2, 2008

Task 113: Prepare and/or issue contracts/purchase orders.

Task 114: Obtain legal review and approval of contract when required.

Task 115: Administer contracts/purchase orders from award to completion.

Task 116: Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures when necessary

Task 117: Resolve contract/purchase order differences with suppliers.

Task 118: Resolve payment problems with suppliers and user departments.

Task 119: Review and revise purchasing practices to ensure their conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles.

February 9, 2008 Module 1 Practice Exam

MODULE 2: SUPPLY ENVIRONMENT

Part A. Negotiation
February 16, 2008

Task 201: Prepare for and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations

Task 202: Conduct negotiations with potential and/or current suppliers to obtain maximum value.

Part B. Information Technology

Task 203: Develop/utilize a computerized purchasing system (e.g., online buying, EDI, web-based electronic commerce).

Task 204: Develop/implement/maintain a database of specifications, suppliers, products, and/or services.

Task 205: Develop/utilize a computerized inventory and/or capital equipment tracking system.

Part C. Quality Issues

Task 206: Resolve quality problems with suppliers and user departments.

Task 207: Develop measurements for quality improvement and target setting (e.g., "best in class" benchmarks).

Part D. Internal Relationships
February 23, 2008

Task 208: Develop/manage/evaluate relationships with other internal departments

Task 209: Participate in cross-functional and/or multinational teams (e.g., project management, process improvement).

Task 210: Recommend/implement changes to the organization's purchasing, supply management and materials usage policies as needed.

Task 211: Disseminate information and provide training related to purchasing and supply management policies and procedures.

Task 212: Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers, utilizing such techniques as supplier partnerships, strategic alliances, supply chain management, and supplier training programs.

Task 213: Review product availability and/or pricing information with suppliers.

Task 214: Conduct interviews with current and prospective supplier sales personnel.

Task 215: Coordinate/review/respond to supplier inquiries, protests, and appeals.

Task 216: Develop/implement a small business/disadvantaged supplier development program

Task 217: Represent the buying organization in meetings with corporations, government agencies, professional associations, media and other organizations.

March 1, 2008 Module 2 Practice Exam

MODULE 3: ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES

Part A. Sourcing Analysis
March 8, 2008

Task 301: Conduct decisions to "make or buy", privatize, or outsource products or services

Task 302: Conduct decisions to lease or buy equipment

Task 303: Develop financing and leveraging strategies for purchases

Part B. Supply and Inventory Management

Task 304: Organize, control, and minimize the storage of materials

Task 305: Meet with appropriate departments to discuss current material inventories, and establish restock levels or just-in-time strategies.

Task 306: Determine sources of and reconcile inventory discrepancies

Task 307: Handle obsolete equipment/materials, surplus equipment/materials, and scrap.

Part C. Value Enhancing Methods
March 15, 2008

Task 308: Develop/implement a standardization program

Task 309: Develop/implement a process improvement program

Task 310: Develop a cost reduction, cost avoidance, cost containment program (e.g., value analysis, consolidation of orders/suppliers, leadtime reduction, activity based costing)

Task 311: Coordinate the induction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments.

Part D. Forecasting and Strategies

Task 312: Plan purchasing, sourcing, and supply strategies based on forecasted data.

Task 313: Develop supply plans and strategies based on forecasts of future demand.

Task 314: Provide forecasted data of future organization buying requirements to suppliers.

Task 315: Develop and maintain market awareness through merchandise shows, trade periodicals, and other resources to secure new product and pricing information.

Task 316: Provide date on current and future market conditions to management, sales management, and/or user departments.

March 29, 2008 Module 3 Practice Exam

MODULE 4: MANAGEMENT

Part A. Management and Organization
April 12, 2008 (8:00am - 3:00pm)

Task 401: Develop strategic plans and objectives (short and long term)

Task 402: Develop goals and objectives of purchasing and supply department aligned to organizational goals

Task 403: Plan/develop/provide operating policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Task 404: Prepare periodic reports of department activities for senior management and other areas of the organization

Task 405: Analyze and resolve issues raised in purchasing and supply audit reports

Task 406: Develop/utilize criteria for evaluating purchasing and supply department performance

Task 407: Prepare and/or administer a purchasing department/supply management budget.

Task 408: Design, modify, and/or manage operational forms (paper and/or electronic)

Part B. Human Resources Management
April 19, 2008

Task 409: Supervise and lead purchasing and supply staff

Task 410: Hire, promote and/or dismiss purchasing and supply personnel

Task 411: Evaluate purchasing and supply staff performance.

Task 412: Conduct/authorize job training for the development of the professional competence of the staff.

Task 413: Resolve employee performance problems.

Task 414: Implement programs to prevent and respond to discrimination or harassment.

April 26, 2008 Module 4 Practice Exam

May 9, 2008 Modules 1 and 2 Final Exam
May 16, 2008 Modules 3 and 4 Final Exam