About Us
Purchasing Management Association of Cleveland
About Us

Mission Statement

The Purchasing Management Association of Cleveland (PMAC) exists to provide value, leadership opportunities and education while promoting a higher level of performance for Purchasing and Supply Chain Management professionals. It also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.

We Accomplish This By:

  • Promoting the study, development and application of purchasing, supply chain and materials management to advance the profession.
  • Collecting and disseminating information by all lawful means of interest and benefit to its members including information on business trends and other information of interest to the supply chain management professional. 
  • Developing and encouraging the practice of higher standards of personal and ethical conduct among persons engaged in the supply management profession. 
  • Encouraging and cooperating in the development of and providing educational seminars, courses, programs and materials and support the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) sponsored certification programs. 
  • Promoting and enhancing the purchasing, supply chain and materials management professions.


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Upcoming Events

JUNE Bd of Directors Meeting June 7, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
JUNE Bd of Directors Meeting

CCPL - Brooklyn Branch


Professional Networking - Details
Negotiations Course with Dr. Killen June 8, 2012 @ 8:00 AM
Negotiations Course with Dr. Killen
Tri-C West Campus
Speaker/ Presentation - Details
FREE ISM Web Seminar June 13, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
FREE ISM Web Seminar

Online Event


Speaker/ Presentation - Details

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in getting more involved with PMAC?  As Brother Kevin says, "Many hands make quick work".  There are many opportunities for work great and small.  It's a great way to work with your peers outside of your industry and get some fun friends in the process!  Take a minute to Read More!

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Back by Popular Demand!

Interested in becoming part of the Buylines "staff"'?  We are looking for people to contribute an article or observation on current events, share 'GoodLines!' (corny purchasing jokes) or just good news!  The next Call for Writing is August 30th for a Septmber 6th publish date. If you are interested in becoming part of this team, please contact buylines@pmac.org.

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