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Our monthly magazine contains national and international information on new trends and developments in the profession plus insightful "how-to" articles. The magazine is published exclusively for NAPM members.

Published in Purchasing Today, our monthly survey of purchasing statistics is the first of its kind. It's considered by many economists to be the most reliable, near-term economic barometer available today.

No one understands better than NAPM how purchasing affects the bottomline. One of our objectives is to promote the purchasing profession. Members have access to all NAPM printed and electronic materials to help promote purchasing within the organizational infrastructure. We can help you communicate your value-added contributions to the senior management of your organization.

Gain valuable contacts within your community during monthly meetings and educational functions. Keep on top of local industry changes and commodity trends. Be a part of a growing association run by and for purchasing and materials management professionals.

NAPM 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 NAPM and members receive discounts on exams and study materials.

A web page providing job-related information to purchasing and materials management professionals. This area includes searchable databases and employment listings. Only members have access to the employment database, bibliographic database of purchasing-related articles, and the networking area devoted to topical purchasing issues and challenges.

Acquire new skills in planning, managing, and organizing while developing your leadership potential. Some committee members report on economic conditions (the primary statistics become the highly-respected Report on Business®), direct NAPM's annual conference, set membership goals, assist in program development, and much more. Only NAPM members can participate.

Gain a deeper understanding of your purchasing specialty and develop valuable connections across the U.S. when you join an NAPM special interest group or forum. NAPM has groups in interest areas ranging from materials management to health care providers, to federal acquisitions. Only through NAPM can you participate in a special interest group or forum.

NAPM 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. Participants include more than one hundred Fortune 500 companies.

Enhance your professional development and job performance when you enroll in NAPM 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.

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. Video tapes are easily adaptable to individual or group presentations. Publications include: textbooks, workbooks, the TECHnotes series, with subject matter covering purchasing topics plus general business information. These professional development resources accommodate your unique schedule and pace, and NAPM members save on all purchases and rentals.

A monthly subscription publication furnishing job-related tools for purchasing and supply management professionals. The NAPM InfoEdge mission is to provide specific, hands-on information that readers can readily apply to their daily tasks. NAPM members receive a discount on all subscription pricing.

Network with 2000 peers at the only international conference devoted exclusively to purchasing and supply management. Examine emerging trends and challenges during comprehensive workshops conducted by your peers. Workshop presenters are selected as a result of NAPM's "Call for Presentations." The conference attracts distinguished speakers to discuss current national and international issues and features several sessions highlighted by prominent corporate leaders. Members receive significant savings on registration fees.

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.

Earn recognition when you are rewarded for exemplary service to NAPM 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 NAPM members for outstanding public relations, professional development, membership activities, and international activities.