scope:

This CWA PUMA follows principles of good Purchasing practice and is applicable to all Purchasing Organisations in any part of the world. Organisations that adopt the principles of this CWA PUMA, or are certified to this CWA PUMA, will achieve, competitive advantage, commercial differentiation and value added service excellence through improved effectiveness, efficiency and communication. High-performing organisations are most likely to have high-performing Purchasing Teams and a robust framework of Purchasing policies, processes and procedures.