Margaret Brogdon, Director of Procurement at Abraham Baldwin College, was recently awarded the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification designation.
CPPB candidates must meet specific, rigorous criteria established by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), including current employment, education, training in purchasing related subjects, and public purchasing experience. A comprehensive examination validates the candidate's mastery of the body of knowledge required for public purchasing professionals.
The accomplishment of the prestigious CPPB designation is an honor for individuals in the public purchasing profession. The UPPCC awards this designation to those who have successfully completed all requirements.
Brogdon said she takes great pride in this achievement.
"My day to day work will not change, yet having this certification provides me with an increased credibility as well as certification as a buyer for a government entity such as the college," Brogdon said. "I will continue to provide my best efforts for ABAC."
The UPPCC was jointly established by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) in 1978 to effectively promote procurement professionalism in the public sector.
William B. Irish, CPPO, President of NIGP, said he believes certification indicates that an individual has achieved a high level of accomplishment in both knowledge and experience.
"It allows the procurement professional credibility while serving the public," Irish said. "Public Procurement professionals add value to all aspects of the procurement process and strive to ensue maximum benefit from tax dollar expenditures. Achievement of the CPPB designation benefits the individual as well as the profession."
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