• Anyone involved in the purchasing or materials process, including without limitation, purchasing, purchasing research, value analysis, inventory control, materials management, supply chain management, or any other activity or function which is related to the purchasing or materials process.
• A full-time teacher of, or researcher into, purchasing or materials management.
• An editor, business manager, or secretary employed by an ISM affiliate.
• An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time in an accredited college or university.

• Inside Supply Management^TM
  Our monthly magazine contains national and international information on new trends and developments in the profession plus insightful "how-to" articles.
• Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business® (ROB)
  Published in Inside Supply Management^TM, our monthly survey of purchasing statistics is the first of its kind. It is considered by many economists to be the most reliable, near-term economic barometer available today.
• Unlimited Access to ISM's Web Site
  Unlock the possibilities of this valuable research tool. Members can search an extensive database for information and articles on supply management issues, take part in professional forums, contact their local affiliates or other related organizations, and learn about ISM's assortment of educational products and services.
• Purchasing Advocate
  No one understands better than ISM how purchasing affects the bottom-line. One of our objectives is to promote the purchasing profession. Members have access to all ISM printed and electronic materials to help promote purchasing within the organizational infrastructure.
• C.P.M. and A.P.P. Programs
  ISM offers two professional designations. The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) program is for entry-level buyers primarily engaged in the tactical or operational side of purchasing/materials management. It is also available to those outside of an organization's purchasing/materials management department with definite procurement (supply chain management) responsibilities. The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) program focuses on the managerial, administrative, and strategic, as well as tactical aspects of the purchasing and materials management function. Both programs are designed for those working in any of the major private, public, or non-profit work sectors. Both programs are administered by ISM and members receive discounts on exams and study materials.
• Special Interest Groups and Forums
  Gain a deeper understanding of your purchasing specialty and develop valuable connections across the U.S. when you join an ISM special interest group or forum. ISM has groups in interest areas ranging from materials management to health care providers, to federal acquisitions.
• Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS)
  ISM members receive purchasing-related research studies and benchmarks free from CAPS, the only national not-for-profit research center in purchasing and materials management. CAPS sponsors three international roundtables throughout the year in North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Seminar Discounts
  Enhance your professional development and job performance when you enroll in ISM seminars taught by experienced instructors. Over 90 seminars are conducted annually throughout the United States; intensive, one-week purchasing management programs are also conducted at selected universities. Members save up to $200 on each two-day seminar and $400 on each management program. Our satellite seminar series addresses different purchasing/supply management issues and is offered several times throughout the year. This live program allows you to interact with speakers and peers without leaving your city or affiliate area.
• Professional Development Resources
  Over 80 different audio/video programs and over 50 different books to choose from. All programs are designed to heighten your acumen in a variety of subjects, including global sourcing, negotiations, legal issues, and supply management. Videotapes are easily adaptable to individual or group presentations. Publications include textbooks, workbooks, and the TECHnotes series, with subject matter covering purchasing topics plus general business information.
• The Journal of Supply Chain Management
  The nation's first scholarly journal devoted exclusively to purchasing and materials management research and development. New members receive more than one-half off the 1-year subscription rate.
• Recognition and Awards
  Earn recognition when you are rewarded for exemplary service to ISM and the profession at large. The J. Shipman Gold Medal, established in 1931, is the purchasing profession's highest honor; other awards are given to ISM members for outstanding performance in the categories of Education/Learning, Innovation/Creativity, Leadership, Marketing/Communicating and Volunteerism.
• ISM Knowledge Center
  Members can enroll in a free course on cost/price analysis, or take one of the growing number of other self-directed online courses and earn Continuing Education Hours toward re-certification.

MEMBERSHIP

Regular
This type of membership is recognized by the ISM National headquarters and entitles an individual to all the benefits listed above. It also includes being a member of the Cincinnati affiliate. As a member of the Cincinnati affiliate, you can work to improve the opportunities in education and networking for yourself and fellow NAPM-Cincinnati members.