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Certification
Associate Professional in Supply Management® (APSM®)
Institute for Supply Management
Median earnings
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Cost
$495
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Completion
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The Associate Professional in Supply Management® (APSM®) certification is your entry point into the supply chain profession. Designed for individuals starting out in supply management, the APSM helps you build foundational knowledge, gain credibility, speak the language of the profession and stand out in a competitive job market.
Develop Sourcing Plans Based on Stakeholder Needs and Organizational ObjectivesAnalyze Potential Sources and Feasibility of Products and ServicesDevelop Insourcing and Outsourcing Strategies Through AnalysisIdentify and Implement Technologies To Support Supply ManagementExecute Strategic Sourcing Plans Aligned With Organizational ObjectivesPrepare Solicitations for Competitive Bids Quotations and ProposalsEvaluate Competitive Offerings To Identify Best Value For Products and ServicesDevelop and Execute Category Management Plans To Meet Organizational ObjectivesPrepare and Conduct Negotiations With Suppliers Aligned With Organizational ObjectivesManage Contracts and Purchase Orders From Preparation Through CompletionEnsure Legal Compliance In Supply Management Processes and DocumentationDevelop and Manage Supplier Qualification and Relationship PlansConduct Supplier Performance Evaluations and Business ReviewsIdentify Opportunities To Rationalize the Supply Base and Drive Supplier InnovationDevelop and Implement Supplier Exit StrategiesResolve Invoice and Payment Problems With SuppliersDevelop Cost Management Strategies and Conduct Spend Analysis For PurchasesPerform Cost Benefit Analyses and Track Cost Savings In Supply ManagementPrepare and Administer Supply Management Department BudgetsDevelop Financing Strategies and Verify Reporting For Purchases