IIPMM

The Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM)/An Forus um Cheannacht agus Bainistíocht Ábhar was formed over thirty-five years ago to promote the purchasing profession through education and training. The Institute's aim is to promote excellence in all aspects of purchasing and supply management.

The Institute is a not-for-profit, non-commercial organisation that is managed and controlled by its members. The Institute’s governing body is the council of the Institute. It is comprised of fifteen Institute members, elected by the membership body. Council members are elected for a two-year term and are also directors of the legal entity company, a company limited by guarantee.

The IIPMM run a certification programme by distance learning in association with National Association of Purchasing Management in the US. They also have run a Graduateship in Supply Chain Management this is in the process of getting HETAC validation at degree level and on the Irish governments National Framework of Qualifications(NFQ).

The IIPMM is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management(IFPSM).

External links

• http://www.iipmm.ie - Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management(IIPMM) official website
• http://www.ifpmm.org - International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) official website
• http://www.napmsd.org - National Association of Purchasing Management
• http://www.napm-c.org