| AGENDA
FOR CPP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION |
1st
Day
Identifying Requirements
1. Establish procurement plans and make decisions
necessary to purchase products or services in congruence
with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
2. Review purchase requisitions in accordance with
organizational requirements and/or budgetary constraints.
3. Determine appropriate methods of procurement.
4. Perform cost/benefit analyses on planned acquisitions.
5. Review supplier samples and/or demonstrations.
6. Develop/review specifications, statements of work,
performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
Preparation of Solicitations
and Supplier Analysis
1. Locate and select potential sources of materials
or services.
2. Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations,
and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms,
and conditions.
3. Manage and develop lists of recommended sources.
4. Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the
overall best offer for a product
/service.
5. Conduct supplier visits/evaluations to determine
suitability.
7. Measure supplier performance using rating systems
and/or predetermined standards.
2nd Day
Contract Execution, Implementation, and Administration
1. Prepare and/or issue contracts/purchase orders.
Obtain legal review and approval of a contract when
required.
2. Administer contracts/purchase orders from award
to completion.
3. Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up when
necessary.
4. Resolve contract/purchase order differences with
suppliers.
5. Resolve payment problems with suppliers and user
departments.
6. Review and revise purchasing procedures to ensure
their conformance with established laws, policies,
and ethical principles.
8. Manage files of agreements, equipment records,
and/or specifications.
3rd Day
Negotiations and Information Technology
1. Prepare for and develop strategies and tactics
for negotiations.
2. Conduct negotiations with potential and/or current
suppliers to obtain maximum value.
3. Develop/utilize a computerized purchasing system(e.g.,
online buying, EDI, Web-based electronic commerce).
4. Develop/implement/maintain a database of specifications,
suppliers, products, and/or services.
5. Develop/utilize a computerized inventory and/or
capital equipment tracking system.
Quality Issues and Internal
Relationships
1. Resolve quality problems with suppliers and user
departments.
2. Develop measurements of quality improvement and
target setting (e.g., “best in class” benchmarks).
3. Develop/manage/evaluate relationships with other
internal departments.
4. Participate in cross-functional and/or multifunctional
teams (e.g., project management, process improvement).
5. Recommend/implement changes to the organization’s
purchasing, supply management, and material usage
policies as needed.
6. Disseminate information and provide training related
to purchasing and supply management policies and procedures.
4th Day
External Relationships, Preparing for the Examination,
and Taking the Examination Course Critique, and Review
of Questions Likely to be on the Examination
1. Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers,
utilizing such techniques as supplier partnerships,
strategic alliances, supply chain management, and
supplier training programs.
2. Review product availability and/or pricing information
with suppliers.
3. Conduct interviews with current and prospective
supplier sales personnel.
4. Coordinate/review/respond to supplier inquiries,
protests, and appeals.
5. Represent the buying organization in meetings with
corporations, government agencies, professional associations,
media, and other organizations.
6. Preparing for the certification examination:
i. What to Study
ii. How to Study
iii. How long to prepare
iv. Practice taking examinations
v. The Day Before the examination
vi. The Day of the examination
7. Taking the examination:
A. Types of questions.
B. Construction of questions.
C. Guessing is OK, but eliminate the obvious.
D. Use a calculator!!
E. Put numbers to the words.
F. Have several pencils already sharpened or bring
2 mechanical pencils.
G. Bring some tea or coffee to drink.
8. Review of areas likely to be tested on the examination.
9. Course critique sheets completed. |
