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There are now three worldwide American Purchasing Society certification programs, the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), the Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) and the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC).

The American Purchasing Society advocates the following principles and standards that comprise its Code of Professional Ethics and Professional Conduct. Adherence to this Code is required for certification through the American Purchasing Society and serves to ensure public confidence in the integrity of purchasing professionals.

Code of Ethics
Each applicant pledges to:

Code of Conduct
Each applicant pledges to:

The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) program is for professionals who have demostrated the skills to successfully implement improved purchasing and supply chain practices as part of a business solution in an organization.

To learn more about the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification, click here.

The Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) program should be obtained for anyone in a managerial position. As a prerequisite, this certification requires that Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification already be obtained. In addition, managerial experience is mandated as well.

The Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) program is for Certified Purchasing Professionals (CPP) who either consult or teach purchasing to people outside of their own employer. 

To learn more about the Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) Certification and/or the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC), click here.

For assistance in applying for certification or for clarification of any information on this page you are welcome to call American Purchasing Society any time during normal working hours. We will be glad to help you. Telephone (630) 859-0250.

Click here to download the PDF version of the application