Welcome to NAPM of Southern Colorado
Celebrating over 30 years of excellence!

NAPM SC 2010 - 2011:  Expand your horizons, advance the art

The National Association of Purchasing Management of Southern Colorado is the local affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM current serves over 40,000 members and over 140 affiliates. ISM is best known for the Report On Business (the ROB Report) for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. This is considered to be the closest near term indicator for the economy by the Federal Reserve. Click here to learn more about: ISM.  Locally, our focus is professional development and certifying supply management leaders in Southern Colorado. Our program goals are predicated upon the advancement of supply management practices and techniques within all industries. All members commit to ISM’s Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

For More Detail, or to Register, Click on "Calendar of Events" at the Left and select the event

 Career Opportunities

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Note:  This service is only available and viewable by NAPM-SC members

 Corporate Sponsorships

Thank you for supporting the professional development of individuals committed to Principles and Ethical Guidelines in Supply Management through NAPM-SC and The Institute of Supply Management.  NAPM-SC communicates directly with over 200 supply management professionals a month and our site gets over 6,700 hits a month!   Contact any board member to learn more about becoming a corporate sponsor.

 ISM Affiliate of Excellence

NAPM of Southern Colorado has been recognized as an ISM Affiliate of Excellence.

Only 9 out of 140+ affiliates received this award during the July 2006 Leadership Training Conference.

 Our Mission

NAPM of Southern Colorado is an affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM, formerly NAPM), an international  association of Procurement and Materials professionals.   Our mission and objective is to provide educational, training, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for the advancement of our membership and those who wish to become members.   We offer these member services through local and national seminars and training events, interactive satellite presentations, regular dinner meetings with speakers and group discussions, as well as access to ISM's national library and database of relevent topics, academic research,  economic trend index (Purchasing Managers "Report on Business"), and other resources for the Procurement and Materials profession.