Chartered Procurement Manager (CPM)®
Chartered Procurement Manager (CPM)®
The American Certified Procurement Manager (CPM®) tests knowledge and skills of a procurement manager. CPM examines project contracts and procurement processes and explores the stages of contracting and procurement in the project environment.
The certification certifies your skills and techniques to develop a procurement plan, contract statement of work, contract evaluation criteria, request for proposals, and the processes of contract administration and closure.
Topics and Description
The examination test members in major instructional areas in an advanced Procurement Management skills which include
Major Instructional Areas
Procurement management
1)Planning of purchases and acquisitions
2) Bidding processes
3) Procurement decision analysis
Contract administration and change control
1)Contract management plan
2) Communication and relationships
3) Ethics
4) Change management
Plan contracting
1)Contract statement of work
2) Standard forms and templates
3) Evaluation criteria
4) Procurement management plan
Contract closure
Logistics
The examination explores the methods used by organizations to acquire the raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, facilities, and services needed to operate. Other topic areas include strategic procurement, procurement process, competitive bidding and negotiation, procurement, and supply management organization, make or buy, price and cost analysis, quality and inventory, supplier selection, supplier development and certification, services procurement.
ACPM® Preparation Workshop and Exam Fee $3 ,000
Venue: Dallas, Texas Charter and
Conference Center (AAPSCM)®
Hall 5
106 Martingale Trl Oak Point, T X 75068
CPM® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
Time
4-Day Training
Fees
$1,200
Address
Dallas, Texas Charter and
Conference Center (AAPSCM)®
Instructor
James Raussen – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer, Key Speaker & Strategic Advisor
James Raussen is a distinguished Executive Trainer and Global Strategic Advisor with the American Association of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (AAPSCM®). With a dynamic career that bridges public leadership and private-sector transformation, James brings over two decades of expertise in government innovation, international consulting, fiscal strategy, and executive development.
• $2B Budget Oversight & Operational Leadership As former Managing Deputy Comptroller for the City of Chicago, the third-largest city in the U.S., James managed over $2 billion in operational activities within a $7B municipal budget. His leadership encompassed intergovernmental initiatives, NATO Summit planning, and citywide fiscal modernization.
• Global Executive Consultant James has led high-impact strategic engagements for global brands, including Unilever, Heineken, and Thales, as well as public sector clients in Vietnam, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia through SEA Solutions. His work focuses on procurement reform, policy advisory, and risk-managed expansion in international markets.
• Public Sector Innovator As Director of Oregon’s $1.6B educator benefits program, James spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of procurement, vendor management, and executive processes—enhancing efficiency and governance for over 150,000 members.
• Recognized U.S. Policymaker Elected as an Ohio State Representative, James served as Vice Chair of the Health & Insurance Committees. He was nationally honored as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” and named “Rookie Legislator of the Year” for his leadership in bipartisan policy reform and public accountability.
• Executive Leadership Trainer & Cross-Cultural Coach At AAPSCM®, James designs and delivers advanced executive training programs in leadership, procurement ethics, cross-cultural strategy, and risk management. He empowers multinational executives, procurement professionals, and SMEs to lead with clarity and resilience in complex, global environments.
James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to AAPSCM’s global training network.
Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
• Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
• Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including: o SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) o Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
• Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
• Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
