The internationally recognised C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) program has now been customised for the Asia-Pacific Region. The program is managed by Victoria University, through the Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, on behalf of the Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM) based in the US.

The C.P.M. qualification focuses on the managerial, administrative, strategic, as well as the tactical aspects of the purchasing and management function.

The C.P.M. program will suit professionals with extensive purchasing experience at a senior level to successfully complete the C.P.M. examination modules.

The C.P.M. Exam consists of four modules:
Module 1: Purchasing Process
Module 2: Supply Environment
Module 3: Value Enhancements Strategies
Module 4: Management.

In registering for the C.P.M. exam candidates must acknowlege that ISM will provide Victoria University with a copy of their results.

To apply for Certification, candidates must pass Modules 1 through 4

and document 5 years of full-time professional (non-clerical, non-support) supply management experience,

or have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and document 3 years full-time professional supply management experience.

To demonstrate your professionalism and obtain an internationally recognised qualification, contact the C.P.M. Administrative Office at the Institute for Logistics and Suppy Chain Management, Victoria University.

C.P.M. at Victoria University:

The next Melbourne programs will be in 2008.
Please email certifiedpurchasingmanager@vu.edu.au to register your interest in further information about the 2008 program.

Format: The format of the full review/study program is: 1 introduction day, 4 training sessions days – one day for each module, 1 revision day and 2 examination days – 2 modules examined per day. Currently the program is run on consecutive Saturdays, taking into account public holidays and school holidays.

Trainer: Tiong Lee C.P.M. His 13+ years of senior procurement management experience ranges from leading procurement processes and teams in the Oil and Gas, retail and distribution, engineering construction, utilities, telecommunication, airport management and manufacturing industries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and a number of Asian countries. He has presented the C.P.M. review course and professional development programs such as CIPS Graduate Diploma. He holds a BA, BSc (Maths) degrees and an MBA.

Venue: ILSCM offices, 213 Nicholson St, Footscray (Buckley St end of Nicholson St),

We also have available the option to for participants to be able to attend a reduced program if they feel they would prefer to undertake two modules at a time. This would involve attending the introductory day, choice of module days, Revision day and the exams for the chosen modules, plus a set of Learning Resources. If you are interested in this format please let us know

We also have available the option to for participants to be able to attend a reduced program if they feel they would prefer to undertake two modules at a time. This would involve attending the introductory day, choice of module days, Revision day and the exams for the chosen modules, plus a set of Learning Resources. If you are interested in this format please let us know

Interstate/Overseas Programs: