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Credentials that open doors
SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional)
Canada's main supply chain designation. Required or preferred in many senior public-sector postings.
CPPB or CPPO (public procurement certifications)
Run from the US but recognized in Canadian municipal and provincial procurement.
Contract law and negotiation courses
Short college or association courses. Negotiation is the skill that gets you promoted.
A technical background
Buyers who understand construction, medical devices or IT (information technology) equipment can judge what they are buying.