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CPSM Exam 3
Overview 
 
Program Outline
 Leadership
 Task 3-A-1   Represent the supply management organization in decisions related to the organization policies.
 Task 3-A-2   Develop and implement business plans.
 Task 3-A-3   Develop, implement and monitor a strategic supply management plan.
 Task 3-A-4   Plan/develop/provide operating policies, guidelines and procedures.
 Task 3-A-5   Develop/implement changes to supply management policies as needed.
 Task 3-A-6   Participate in company acquisitions, mergers and divestitures.
 Task 3-A-7   Represent the supply organization in meetings with corporations and government 
agency.
 Task 3-A-8   Lead or participate in cross-functional and/or multifunctional teams.
 Task 3-A-9   Disseminate information & promote training related to supply management policies and procedures.
 Task 3-A-10 Market the value of strategic sourcing and sourcing strategies.
 Task 3-A-11 Evaluate the supply management organizational structure and modify as necessary.
 Task 3-A-12 Hire, develop, retain, promote and/or dismiss supply management personnel.
 Task 3-A-13 Supervise and lead human resources to achieve initiatives.
 Task 3-A-14 Conduct/authorize job training for the professional development of the staff.
 Task 3-A-15 Develop/manage/evaluate/measure relationships with internal departments.
 Task 3-A-16 Develop/utilize criteria for evaluating supply management department performance.
 Task 3-A-17 Conduct role design evaluation and potential job redesign requirements.
 Task 3-A-18 Create and manage a succession plan.

Risk and Compliance
Task 3-B-1   Develop, implement and manage a risk profile and strategies.
Task 3-B-2   Develop and implement a risk management and/or claims management program.. 
Task 3-B-3   Implement supply management processes in consideration of legal issues.
Task 3-B-4   Develop/implement/maintain a database/physical filing system.
Task 3-B-5   Verify the existence, accuracy and completeness of relevant financial transactions. 
Task 3-B-6   Assess risk from end of life cycle issues in the marketplace.
Task 3-B-7   Manage and control the storage/disposal of hazardous/regulated materials. 
Task 3-B-8   Comply with programs that prevent and respond to discrimination or harassment.

Strategic Sourcing
Task 3-C-1   Establish and execute strategic sourcing plans..
Task 3-C-2   Establish and standardize strategic sourcing procedures and business process improvements.
Task 3-C-3   Identify, evaluate, select and implement technologies that support supply management functions.
Task 3-C-4   Leverage spend through identification, prioritization, development and execution of strategies.
Task 3-C-5   Conduct analysis to determine insourcing or outsourcing strategy.
Task 3-C-6   Create new systems and process improvements to help the organization meet sales goals.

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