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More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed.

For more than a century, the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM) mission has been focused on the advancement of the supply management profession. ISM connects, supports and advances the profession through best in class education, certification, leadership development and research. 

Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management.

Membership Options

ISM offers five flexible membership options to accommodate where you are today, and as you advance in your career.

Membership
  • $240
    per year + Chapter Dues
    (varies by location)
  • Includes both global membership benefits as well as local chapter affiliation (where available; view chapter locations).
  • Connect globally and locally to maximize your networking and professional education.
  • Membership can help you earn up to 23 continuing education hours (CEHs) per year, a requirement to keep your certification current. 

Join as a Professional Member

Emerging Professionals
  • $120
    per year
    (Chapter Dues Included)
  • Same great membership benefits, but with less financial burden for those just starting out in their career.
  • Must have graduated an accredited college/university within the past 12 months.
Join as an Emerging Professional

Student & Academic Membership
  • $35/$55
    per year
    (Chapter Dues Included)

For students or educators, we offer a special dues-reduced membership.

Educators  must be employed full-time with an academic appointment as a teacher, research specialist, department head, director or dean of a college, university, or other academic institution. Your educational responsibility must include purchasing, materials management or other related fields or subjects. Please provide a copy of your business card as verification.

Students  must be enrolled full-time in an accredited community college or four-year college or university. Full-time is defined as 12 or more credit hours for undergraduate students, and six or more hours for graduate students. You must indicate your estimated date of graduation on your application and include your advisor's email address for verification of your full-time status.

Join as an Educator Join as a Student

Retired Professionals
  • $50
    per year
    (Chapter Dues Included)

For those who have been an ISM member in good standing for five consecutive years and have retired from active employment, these members can take advantage of a discounted retiree membership and stay involved with the profession. Contact ISM Member Services to join as a Retired Member.

Join as a Retired Member

 

Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. View full terms and conditions here.

Member Testimonials

Joining ISM has been a transformative experience for me. As a procurement professional, ISM provides a wealth of resources, industry insights, and professional development opportunities, significantly enhancing my ability to navigate the complexities of procurement.

Rodrigo Alcántara Fernández, CPSM, CPSD

Joining an international and well-known organization like ISM has many real advantages. Your membership is an investment in advancing your professional and career, not merely a membership.

Kenny Bui, PhD, MGLM, BSME

Joining ISM has continued to enhance my leadership and negotiation skills, allowing greater influence while working with both profit and non-profit-based business associates. An active ISM membership adds to your industry knowledge, plus becoming certified promotes your professional credibility.

Kathryn O’Day, C.P.M., A.P.P.