Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Examination Specifications
General Format For C.P.M. Examination
Note: C.P.M. candidates take all four modules of the exam
Note: Modules 1 and 2 of the C.P.M. exam may be substituted for modules 1 and 2 of the new A.P.P. exam and vice versa
| MODULE 4: MANAGEMENT (120
questions) |
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| Section | Task | Description |
| A. Management and Organization |
401 | Develop strategic plans and objectives (short and long-term).(11 questions) |
| (61 questions) | 402 | Develop goals and objectives of purchasing and supply department aligned to organizational goals. (11 questions) |
| 403 | Plan/develop/provide operating policies, guidelines, and procedures.(9 questions) | |
| 404 | Prepare periodic reports of department activities for senior management and other areas of the organization. (7 questions) | |
| 405 | Analyze and resolve issues raised in purchasing and supply audit reports.(5 questions) | |
| 406 | Develop/utilize criteria for evaluating purchasing and supply department performance.(8 questions) | |
| 407 | Prepare and/or administer a purchasing department/supply management budget.(7 questions) | |
| 408 | Design, modify, and/or manage operational forms (paper and/or electronic).(3 questions) | |
| B. Human Resources Management | 409 | Supervise and lead purchasing/supply staff.(11 questions) |
| (49 questions) | 410 | Hire, promote, and/or dismiss purchasing/supply personnel. (8 questions) |
| 411 | Evaluate purchasing/supply staff performance. (8 questions) | |
| 412 | Conduct/authorize job training for the development of the professional competence of the staff. (9 questions) | |
| 413 | Resolve employee performance problems. (7 questions) | |
| 414 | Implement programs to prevent and respond to discrimination or harassment.(6 questions) | |
Last Updated: 09/01/11