Take advantage of the unique opportunities for continued education, professional growth, certifications, and a network of colleagues and friends that a NPI membership can provide.
NPI is an affiliate of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and, as such, a portion of the dues paid to NPI grants you membership into ISM. Please visit www.ism.ws for ISM benefits.
As a member of the National Purchasing Institute (NPI), you receive the following additional benefits to your ISM membership:
National network of public purchasing professionals from such organizations as cities, counties, state agencies, airports, schools, federal agencies, institutions, non-profits, utilities, and other public entities. Group participation provides opportunities for members with common interests in a particular industry or activity, or in a certain classification of commodities or materials, to exchange ideas and unique concerns. You will develop valuable connections across the United States through regional / special interest group(s), minority supplier programs, and educational purchasing forums.
NPI’s interactive website includes a searchable directory of members; a list serve option good for quick question and answer help for those difficult situations; a resource library of best practices, sample contracts, and sample specs; e-newsletter; and other pertinent information for our members only.
Virtual Interactive Procurement Seminars (VIPS) provides our membership with valuable training opportunities and a convenient and affordable method of obtaining ISM approved credit for continuing education. Scheduled programs can be found at Online Seminars.
Reduced registration fees for all NPI sponsored programs, C.P.M. certification, and seminars, including the NPI Annual Conference and Products Exposition. Check Conference/Events for information about the annual conferences, seminars, and workshops. You can even register online. The Annual Conference consists of approximately 20 workshops on various current topics, as well as business meetings, receptions, buyer/seller exchanges, products exhibition and the opportunity for public purchasing professional all over the United States to come together to share ideas and strategies.
NPI publications you will receive include the annual membership directory and NPI’s bimonthly newsletter, Public Purchasing Review, which contains articles of interest for public purchasing professionals. This newsletter contains current articles on the latest trends in purchasing and particularly public purchasing, articles written by peers across the United States, listings of upcoming seminars and workshops, C.P.M. testing information, and NPI’s speakers bureau.
Access to the NPI/ISM specification library by way of Fax on Demand or the ISM website “Members Only” section.
Opportunities for NPI’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award program. This program recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement. The annual award is earned by those organizations, public or non-profit, that demonstrate excellence by obtaining a high score based on standardized criteria.
Other awards or grants available through NPI include the Carlton N. Parker Award for Outstanding Service; Scholarship Fund for eligible members; and Chapter grant funding for active chapters.
A free subscription to Governmental Procurement magazine.
The benefits available to you through NPI are valuable. We would be honored to assist you with your professional development. Your membership allows us to provide you with unique opportunities for continued education, professional growth, certifications, and a network of colleagues and friends.
