Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) program is for professionals who have demonstrated the skills to successfully implement improved purchasing and supply chain practices as part of a business solution in an organization. CPP, CPPM, CGPP, CPPC candidacy is open to all persons in purchasing, materials management or in an executive position who are members of the American Purchasing Society or who work for a company or government that holds a valid membership in the Society. All members who qualify are encouraged to apply for procurement professional certification although certification is not necessary to maintain a membership. CPP, CPPM, CGPP candidacy is also open to nonmembers who are in purchasing, materials management or in an executive position; however, these individuals will not receive any price discounts offered only to members in good standing with the Society.