
The American Purchasing Society (APS) is the first organization dedicated to designing certification programs for professional buyers and purchasing managers, and has a large membership base around the world.
It was established in 1969 as a vocational training institution, through special training programs for purchasing managers, executives, and others interested in the purchasing profession. It then moved towards issuing a number of awareness and educational publications and leaflets, which became a top priority for all those interested in business and the buying and selling movement.
The American Purchasing Association seeks to provide professional training for professionals and those interested in the field of purchasing, to improve the practices carried out in it, and to establish professional and international standards through special educational programs. The association’s objectives focus on: