About Us

The Institute for Supply Management - New Jersey (ISM-NJ) is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated not for pecuniary profit, but exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Vision

To be viewed and recognized as a center of excellence in establishing and promoting best-in-class standards for procurement professionals and the field of purchasing and supply management.

Mission

The mission of ISM-NJ is to support The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) in leading the field of supply management by:

  • conducting regularly scheduled meetings and forums
  • offering high quality professional training programs and workshops
  • organizing and promoting leading edge conferences and trade fairs
  • offering self-development opportunities
  • delivering value added services for our membership

Membership in our association entitles you to participate in our extensive professional development and continuing education programs at reduced rates.  Participation in these programs can help qualify you to achieve the valued designation “Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified in Supply Management (CSM) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD).  

  • 650+ membership
  • Student Membership – free membership for full time and MBA Students
  • Monthly Membership Meetings – with 1-2 speakers at each program
  •  E-mail newsletters
  • Professional Development Training Programs:  one and two day training programs
  • CPSM//CSM/CPSD Training – public and on-site training
  • Webinars – one hour training programs
  • On-line membership renewals 
  • On-line membership meeting & professional development seminar registration 
  • Annual Supply Management Conference (March)
  • Annual Women & Leadership Conference (October)
  • College Scholarship Program  (children of members in senior year of HS)
  • Annual Supplier of the Year Banquet (April) and Annual Crystal Awards Banquet (June)
  • NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING

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