Publications

Professional Purchasing

The Society publishes Professional Purchasing monthly and has been doing so since 1972. Members of the American Purchasing Society can enjoy exclusive purchasing benefits like access to the latest supply chain management, purchasing, and procurement articles.

This publication includes:

  • Supply chain management newsletter helps purchasing professionals perform their job more efficiently.
  • Reviews of the economy, price indexes, and business-related news.
  • Advertisements on the purchasing job board for buyers, purchasing managers, or purchasing executives.
  • Tips on purchasing related subjects.
  • Questions from members are answered.
  • Online course schedules
  • Member profiles
  • Books offered by the Society
  • Certification Announcements
  • and More!

Members-Only Content

Monthly Professional Purchasing issues (PDF) are available exclusively to active members of the American Purchasing Society. Join today to unlock them, along with:

Salary & Benchmarking Reports

Annual data on purchasing salaries and department performance.

Professional Certification

Discounts and eligibility toward CPP, CPPM, and other credentials.

Course & Book Discounts

Member pricing on online courses, seminars, and publications.

Free Consulting

Direct access to purchasing experts for advice on the job.