National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) - Buffalo NY and Western New York

HOME CALENDAR MEMBER LOGIN NEWSLETTER & BUSINESS SURVEY BOARD MEMBERS & COMMITTEES CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION JOIN NAPM RESOURCE LINKS CONTACT US SITE MAP   NAPM BUFFALO - Certification & Education NAPM Buffalo Members provide an environment to draw upon each other’s experience through attractive, informative professional education, meetings, and camaraderie. We are committed to quality, ethics, and providing organizational value to our members and profession. NAPM-Buffalo is your first resource for enhancing your professional knowledge. Click below on the links to find out more about the Certification and Educational opportunities available to members of NAPM-Buffalo. The New CPSM Certification DVD Seminars Seminars Monthly Dinner Meetings C.P.M. & A.P.P. Overview (Note: Text taken from ISM’s website) The C.P.M. program is specifically designed for experienced supply managers, with a focus on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized functions. The program is recognized by industry and government as the most respected designation of supply management competence. The A.P.P. serves entry-level supply managers engaged in the operational side of the supply function. The program is designed for those who work outside an organization's supply management department but have definite procurement responsibilities. The A.P.P. can also be used as a step toward attaining the C.P.M. designation. C.P.M. & A.P.P. Program Overview — PowerPoint Presentation (945KB) How to Get Started on Your C.P.M. Designation C.P.M. and A.P.P. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Search for C.P.M.s and/or A.P.P.s C.P.M./A.P.P. Discussion Area International Certification Contacts — NEW! Sign Up to Receive Certification Newsletter and Updates Professional Development Scenarios Job Analysis Results Online Forms C.P.M. and A.P.P. Review Instructor Information Return to Top of Page The New CPSM Certification (Note: Text taken from ISM’s website) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is the Name for the New QualificationInstitute for Supply Management™ (ISM) announces the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) as the title for the profession's new qualification. The Certified Professional in Supply Management is slated to be the qualification that supply management professionals strive to obtain. The CPSM will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional. The CPSM will debut in 2008. Learn More Read the FAQs Get E-mail Updates The CPSM will Prepare Supply's Future Leadership Return to Top of Page DVD Seminars ISM has an extensive library of DVD’s covering a wide range of topics of interest to the Supply Management Professional. NAPM-Buffalo borrows these DVD’s and schedules evenings throughout the year for viewing and discussion with your peers. These Video seminars are offered for a bargain cost and are eligible for CEU credit. Check out the Calendar page for the latest schedule of these worthwhile seminars. Return to Top of Page Seminars We offer one to two full day seminars during the year on state of the art Purchasing & Supply Management topics. Check out our calendar for currently scheduled educational classes and seminars. All seminars are offered for a bargain cost and are eligible for CEU credit Return to Top of Page Monthly Dinner Meetings Our regular meetings are once a month normally on the second Wednesday, at various local venues. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. This is a great time to meet and network with other purchasing and supply chain professionals. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. After dinner we feature a speaker on current purchasing issues. The cost for dinners reserved by noon of the Tuesday prior to the meeting is $25.00 for members and guests. All reservations received after the deadline will be are accepted on a space available basis. Reservations are required by the Tuesday prior to the meeting. RSVP to ExecDirector@napmbuffalo.com or call Nancy at (716) 648-0972. Return to Top of Page   © 2009 NAPM Buffalo, Inc. all rights reserved No text or images can be used from this site without permission 716-648-0972 Buffalo, NY National Association of Purchasing Management SITE NAVIGATION NAPM Home - Calendar - Member Login - Newsletter & Business Survey Board Members & Committees - Certification & Education Join NAPM - Resource Links - Contact Us - Site Map Site Design by WNY Web Sites FRIENDS OF NAPM CORPORATE SPONSORS FM EXPO Please Visit the FM Expo Website