After having learned in the Survival Skills workshop what it will take to be a well-rounded and knowledgeable purchasing professional, you are ready to begin the core curriculum of the Purchasing and Supply Management program. Throughout this course the instructor will introduce examination topics applicable to this instruction. Joyce M. Loew, C.P.M., has more than 15 years of experience in purchasing and contract management. She is former vice president of professional development for the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Management. This course requires The Purchasing Process as a prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.
Emphasis is placed on the specialized tools and relationships required of a good purchaser.
Woven throughout this course are topics relating to the national examination specifications. Richard Polakoff is the senior strategic sourcing administrator at 3-L Communications. He is a graduate of Cal State Northridge's College of Extended Learning's purchasing program, and is a member of the San Fernando Valley National Contract Management Association. National examination issues related to this area will also be addressed. Steve Miller, C.P.M., is director of supply management for California Amplifier in Camarillo.