Resources
The American Purchasing Society offers a large number of online career resources for both the visitor and the member. If you are a member, log in, or become a member of our purchasing professional organization, to access all of the resources and purchasing information we offer. Otherwise, browse the free resources available to everyone below.
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Career Resources
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Free for Everyone
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Member-Exclusive
Free & Public Resources
Tools and reference material open to every visitor — no membership required.
Conversion Calculator
Convert units, weights, and measurements commonly used in purchasing and supply management.
Glossary
Plain-language definitions of purchasing, procurement, and supply chain terminology.
PeopleTicker
Real-time compensation and salary benchmarking data from our data partner.
Purchasing Games
Interactive games and quizzes that sharpen purchasing and negotiation skills.
Tradeshows
Upcoming purchasing and supply management tradeshows and industry events.
Member-Exclusive Resources
Available to APS members with an active membership. Log in or join to unlock these.
Benchmarking Report
Annual industry benchmarking data on purchasing department performance and cost savings.
Available to active members only.
Salary Report
Detailed salary data for purchasing and supply management professionals by role and region.
Available to active members only.
Buyer Checklists
Ready-to-use checklists covering sourcing, negotiation, and contract review.
Available to active members only.
Forms Download
Downloadable purchasing forms and templates for day-to-day department use.
Available to active members only.
Sample Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions for purchasing and procurement roles at every level.
Available to active members only.
Unlock every resource with an APS membership
Members get full access to benchmarking data, salary reports, buyer checklists, and more — on top of certification and professional development benefits.
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