Mission Statement: We advance the practice of supply management to drive value and competitive advantage, and contribute to a prosperous, sustainable world. ISM - St. Louis, Inc. is a professional association of individuals employed in the supply management. We are comprised of buyers, supplier diversity professionals, purchasing specialists, purchasing managers, procurement coordinators, materials managers, directors of purchasing, vice presidents and Chief Procurement Officers. From participation in our monthly meetings, seminars and workshops our monthly newsletter and Buylines, ISM - St. Louis provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For more information on the Institute for Supply Management Saint Louis Chapter, visit us at www.ismstlouis.org ISM - St. Louis, Inc., formerly the Purchasing Management Association of St. Louis, was founded in 1916 by F.W. Russe of Mallinckrodt Chemical Company and A. Sherwood of Morton Salt Company.