Directory
These associations and organizations provide the supply management community with options for networking and certification. For more information about the available certifications themselves, please see our Purchasing Certifications page.
American Purchasing Society
The American Purchasing Society is a professional association of buyers and purchasing managers and was the first organization to establish certification for buyers and purchasing professionals.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.
Institute for Supply Management
Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and educati
Next Level Purchasing Association
Next Level Purchasing is a leading provider of online training for supply chain professionals. Its training includes the Senior Professional in Supply Management Certification® Program for world-class supply chain success.