CPSM Exam 1
Overview
Program Outline
Contracting and Negotiation
Task 1-A-1 Competitive bids, quotations and proposals.
Task 1-A-2 Strategies and tactics for negotiations.
Task 1-A-3 Lead/conduct/support negotiations.
Task 1-A-4 Manage the preparation of contracts/purchase orders/agreements.
Task 1-A-5 Administer contracts/purchase orders.
Cost and Finance
Task 1-B-1 Prepare and/or administer a supply management department budget.
Task 1-B-2 Develop cost management program strategies for purchases.
Task 1-B-3 Identify savings potential for specific categories through spend analysis.
Task 1-B-4 Perform cost/benefit analyses on acquisitions.
Task 1-B-5 Develop financing and leveraging strategies for purchases.
International
Task 1-C-1 Identify and assess international markets for goods and services.
Task 1-C-2 Develop international sources of materials and services.
Task 1-C-3 Develop and maintain documentation regarding cross-border transactions.
Social Responsibility
Task 1-D-1 Develop and act upon a code of business conduct.
Task 1-D-2 Establish and monitor environmentally responsible programs.
Task 1-D-3 I mplement, monitor and promote supply chain safety policies & procedures.
Sourcing
Task 1-E-1 Analyze potential sources of goods or services.
Task 1-E-2 Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer.
Task 1-E-3 Plan and communicate sourcing and supply strategies based on forecasted data.
Supplier Relationship Management
Task 1-F-1 Identify opportunities and benefits for rationalizing the supply base.
Task 1-F-2 Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers.
Task 1-F-3 Develop/implement a supplier diversity program.
Task 1-F-4 Develop new supplier qualification plans and reports.
Task 1-F-5 Conduct supplier performance evaluations.
Task 1-F-6 Develop and execute supplier exit strategies.
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