Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification
Ethical sourcing officers may have voluntary certification to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in specialized areas, and enhance their careers. The Sourcing Industry Group University (https://sig.org/sig-university) offers the following certification programs: certified sourcing professional, certified supplier management professional, certified third party risk management professional, and certified intelligent automation professional. Other organizations that offer certification include the Institute for Supply Management (https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/) and the American Purchasing Society (https://www.american-purchasing.com/certification).
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