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The Examination
2000 Body of Knowledge - Certified Public Purchasing Buyer
(CPPB) - valid for written examinations through July 31, 2008. For future CPPB Computer-Based examination beginning with the October 20-25, 2008 window, exams will be based on an updated Body of Knowledge. Click here to access the new 2008 Body of Knowledge.
Category A. Administration Aspects of Purchasing (16 items)
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Utilize computerized purchasing |
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Maintain contract, bid, agreement, and lease files |
3.
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Maintain contract files |
4.
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Make reports |
5.
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Utilize electronic commerce |
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Plan material and/or service needs |
7.
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Utilize procurement card |
Category B. Procurement Requests (35 items)
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Review purchase requisition requirements & specifications |
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Review purchase requisition legal & policy conformance |
3.
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Review purchase requisition funds availability |
4.
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Conduct market research of use/availability |
5.
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Lease or buy equipment |
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Small, disadvantaged, minority women-owned and/or socio-economic
business program |
7.
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Issue purchase orders
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Category C. Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids/Proposals
(40 items)
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Work with service or supply sources |
2.
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Develop and review proposal criteria |
3.
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Determine appropriate methods of procurement |
4.
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Determine appropriate contract type |
5.
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Solicit quotes for small purchases |
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Solicit competitive sealed bids |
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Solicit competitive negotiations |
8.
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Conduct pre-bid conferences |
9.
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Evaluate competitive negotiations and/or sealed bids |
10.
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Review final recommendation for award |
11.
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Monitor the bidding process |
Category D. Supplier Analysis (16 items)
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Conduct supplier visits and evaluations |
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Analyze supplier performance |
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Evaluate supplier performance |
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Monitor supplier compliance to quality standards |
Category E. Negotiation Process (23 items)
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Prepare negotiations strategies |
2.
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Conduct potential supplier negotiations |
Category F. Contract Award and Administration (35 items)
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Prepare contractual document |
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Obtain legal review of contract |
3.
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Administer contracts and/or purchase orders |
4.
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Conduct follow-up procedures |
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Resolve contract problems |
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Terminate contracts |
7.
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Handle supplier and departmental concerns
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8.
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Handle protests and appeals |
Category G. External/Internal Relationships (40 items)
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Develop effective supplier relationships |
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Develop effective user relationships |
3.
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Conduct training classes for users and suppliers |
4.
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Develop effective management relationships |
Category H. Material Flow (21 items)
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Define transportation/packing requirements |
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Route, Follow-up & Expedite order |
3.
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Oversee receiving |
4.
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Distribute materials to user departments |
5.
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Evaluate supplier delivery performance |
6.
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Resolve delivery/receiving problems |
Category I. Inventory Management (7 items)
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Conduct the Inventory needs analysis |
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Control the materials inventory |
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Reconcile inventory discrepancies |
4.
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Maintain minimum stock |
5.
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Dispose of obsolete materials |
6.
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Identify trends in warehousing |
Miscellaneous Questions (7
items)
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