Survey

If you are a buyer or purchasing manager for business, which of the following ways do you buy MRO items (maintenance, repair, and operating supplies)?

Buy only when immediately needed.
Buy expected amount needed for a month or two.
Buy amount depending on cost and price breaks.
Allow suppliers to estimate our needs and buy and store that amount.
Have supplier store amount for us that we use in a reasonable time.
Store amount by item category depending on cost and usage.

The American Purchasing Society provides a large library of purchasing publications with relevant information for its' members. This includes the Professional Purchasing magazine, which has been developed since 1972, as well as articles covering a variety of topics relating to the purchasing industry.

Professional Purchasing Includes:

  • Articles written to help purchasing professionals perform their job more efficiently.
  • Reviews of the economy, price indexes, and business related news.
  • Advertisements for job openings for buyers, purchasing managers, or purchasing executives.
  • Tips on purchasing related subjects.
  • Questions from members are answered.
  • Schedules for our online purchasing and supply courses.
  • Member profiles
  • Professional development books offered by the Society
  • Certification Announcements
  • and More!

Articles

The articles published by the American Purchasing Society cover topics from negotiating, benchmarking, career decisions, to e-commerce, delivery and much more. Become a member of our professional purchasing organization today!

The course Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers was outstanding. Until now, I have never had a discussion with any of my supervisors about these laws, and I am not sure they even know they exist. Math for Purchasing was a tough way to spend a Saturday but a much needed course in my line of work. It will make me a much better asset to my employer.

Steve Stafford
Purchasing Director
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