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BY LAURA SZYMANOSKI, CPPB AND BILL MUNCH, CPPO, CPPB
Certi cation for Procurement
Professionals – Highly Recommended
Szymanoski Munch
Globally recognized procurement certifications are issued profession and recognition by your peers. ere is a great deal of
by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council pride that goes along with obtaining certi cation.
(UPPCC). e designations of Certi ed Professional Public Buyer It is highly recommended that school district purchasing
(CPPB) and Certi ed Public Procurement O cer (CPPO) are professionals interested in seeking certi cation join their local
the most signi cant certi cations a procurement professional can chapter of NIGP by visiting the following websites:
receive. Receiving these prestigious designations signify that a • Grand Canyon Chapter (Northern Arizona) http://gcc-nigp.
procurement professional has reached a speci c level of education org/index.htm
and experience and has demonstrated an established level of • Capitol Chapter (Phoenix Area) www.aznigp.org
knowledge necessary to competently perform the • Copper Chapter (Southern Arizona) http://
work of a public procurement o cer or buyer. www.copperchapter.com
Certification is the process by ese organizations not only provide
which a procurement professional additional training and networking
demonstrates meeting specific opportunities for public purchasing
qualifications and eligibility professionals in our Arizona, but
requirements necessary to also have resources for gaining
competently perform public certification as a CPPB and Financing Potential
procurement activities. CPPO through the UPPCC.
UPPCC certifications Increase your potential
re ect established standards for professional growth
and competencies for by joining one of these Stifel is proud to collaborate with Arizona school districts by providing
those engaged in public chapters today.
procurement, and attest More information comprehensive investment banking and nance consulting services.
to our ability to obtain regarding certi cation can
maximum value for the be obtained by visiting
taxpayer’s dollar. http://www.uppcc.org. ere
Those who have you will find information Bob Casillas Grant Hamill Michael LaVallee
completed the certification regarding eligibility Managing Director Managing Director Managing Director
process through the UPPCC requirements, the process and
have cited one or more of the answers to questions regarding Bryan Lundberg Mark Reader Erika Coombs
following bene ts: certi cation. is internationally
• Employment/advancement recognized certification is a great Managing Director Managing Director Director
opportunities. way to legitimize you as a purchasing
• Personal satisfaction for professional and elevate procurement as a Randie Stein Sandra Day
acknowledgment of public procurement true strategic function of your organization. Director Vice President
expertise.
• Increased knowledge through exam preparation. Laura Szymanoski, CPPB is the Administrator of Purchasing for
• Increased credibility with end users and throughout your Dysart Uni ed School District and the 2017 Purchasing Manager East Camelback Road, Suite | Phoenix, Arizona
organization. of the Year for the NIGP Capitol Chapter. She may be reached at:
• Professional recognition by peers. laura.szymanoski@dysart.org.
Having a CPPB/CPPO certification can change your
professional life. Although you may have the knowledge of the Bill Munch, CPPO, CPPB is the Procurement Compliance and Training
public procurement profession, this certi cation is the attestation Of cer for Valley Schools Management Group, recipient of the 2018
to others of your education and experience. It is the ultimate AASBO Bill Lovett Award, and the 2016 NIGP National Purchasing
acknowledgement of your competency in the public procurement Manager of the Year. He may be reached at: bmunch@vsit.org.
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com/public nance
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