For career and certification information, contact the APS.
American Purchasing Society
(APS)
PO Box 256
Aurora, IL, 60507-0256
Tel: (630) 859-0250
Fax: (630) 859-0270
Email: propurch@propurch.com
https://www.american-purchasing.com
The Institute for Supply Management provides career and certification information and lists of colleges with purchasing programs.
Institute for Supply Management
(ISM)
309 W Elliot Road, Suite #113
Tempe, AZ, 85284-1556
Tel: (480) 752-6276
Fax: (480) 752-7890
Email: membersvcs@ismworld.org
https://www.ismworld.org
For information on education and careers in the retail industry, contact the National Retail Federation.
National Retail Federation
(NRF)
1101 New York Ave, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC, 20005-4348
Tel: (800) 673-4692
Tel 2: (202) 626-8100
Email: contact@nrf.com
https://www.nrf.com
For information on certification and purchasing careers in government, visit the NIGP's Web site.
NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
(NIGP)
12007 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110
Reston, VA, 20191-3460
Tel: (800) 367-6447
Tel 2: (703) 736-8900
Fax: (703) 635-2326
Email: customercare@nigp.org
https://www.nigp.org
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