{"id":2699,"date":"2009-07-01T19:46:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-01T19:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/2009\/07\/01\/what-does-the-spsm2-certification-mean-to-the-purchasing-professional\/"},"modified":"2022-07-07T10:38:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T14:38:42","slug":"what-does-the-spsm2-certification-mean-to-the-purchasing-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/blog\/what-does-the-spsm2-certification-mean-to-the-purchasing-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does The SPSM2 Certification Mean To The Purchasing Professional?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, we are at the end of a historic day in which the groundbreaking SPSM2\u00a0 Certification was announced. So this will be the last post on the SPSM2 and we will return to regular programming on this blog tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Become a member of one of the world\u2019s largest procurement associations today!<\/a><\/p>\n

Let me put something bluntly: In the purchasing and supply management profession, there are individuals regarded as top talent and there is everyone else.<\/p>\n

In which category do you belong?<\/p>\n

With the introduction of the SPSM2 Certification, the gap between the profession\u2019s top talent and everyone else is getting wider by the day. It has become easier for hiring companies, bosses, suppliers, and industry observers to know where you fit on the purchasing and supply management food chain.<\/p>\n

So, if you have already earned the SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> Certification, you are eligible to pursue the SPSM2 Certification and maintain your place among the elite in the profession. To learn more about continuing towards the SPSM2 , visit https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/<\/a><\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t begun your pursuit of the SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> Certification yet, there is no better time than now. If you\u2019re serious about your career, don\u2019t be left behind. Learn how to get started towards your SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> Certification at https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The purchasing and supply management world is different today than it was yesterday. The standards for being the best are continually rising. Being the best you can be is a lifelong journey. If you are not putting forth the effort to stay ahead, the profession will pass you by.<\/p>\n

And if you are putting forth the effort to stay ahead, you will be recognized for being head and shoulders above the rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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