ISM-St. Louis, Inc.

An ISM Chapter connecting and empowering supply chain professionals to advance individual, and community success.

St. Louis Area Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
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A Proud History

ISM—St. Louis, Inc. was founded in 1916 by two St. Louis area procurement professionals, F.W. Russe of the Mallinckrodt Chemical Company, and A. Sherwood of the Morton Salt Company.

110 years later, ISM—St. Louis continues to provide local and national leadership in supply chain management, particularly in the areas of education and standards of excellence.

Elevate Your Career

As a chapter of Institute for Supply Management (ISM), we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our members and the procurement/supply management profession through education, certifications, research, and communication.

Our membership is comprised of procurement and supply chain professionals and managers employed in host of companies from the government, private and public sectors.  For more information on becoming a part of ISM—St. Louis, click here.

Come join us at our next event!

Welcome to the new and improved ISM—St. Louis website.  ISM—St. Louis, Inc. is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the community of procurement and supply management professionals in and around the St. Louis region.

Presently, we are offering a mix of events and training using both virtual and in-person approaches.

Upcoming Events

November

18

2026

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Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online
Megan Hays
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December

01

2026

Product Type Icon Chapter Meeting

ISM-St. Louis: Federal Reserve Tour & FRED® Data Experience

Join fellow sourcing and supply chain professionals for a guided museum tour and an introduction to FRED®, Federal Reserve Economic Data. Explore economic data for market research, forecasting, and supplier discussions.

Agenda
10:30-11:00 AM Guided Economy Museum Tour
11:00-11:30 AM FRED®  Presentation by Featured Speaker

Location
Federal Reserve
1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63102

Sponsor: 550 ISM—St. Louis, Inc.
Federal Reserve
Diego Mendez-Carbajo
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December

11

2026

Product Type Icon MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online
Megan Hays
Register Now Group Registration
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Letter from Your President

Dear ISM—St. Louis Members,

I hope this letter finds you well. As we kick off a new year for our chapter, I'm filled with excitement and optimism about the opportunities ahead. I'm honored to serve as your president and look forward to working with all of you to make this a truly successful and impactful year.

Our chapter is built on a strong foundation of dedicated professionals, and your engagement is what makes our community so vibrant. This year, we'll continue to focus on providing top-tier professional development, networking opportunities, business tours and thought leadership in the supply chain and procurement fields. Our goal is to empower each of you with the knowledge and connections needed to excel in your careers and contribute to the growth of our industry.

We have a fantastic lineup of events and speakers planned, covering a range of topics from tariffs to sustainable sourcing. I encourage you to check our website and social media channels regularly for updates. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, so please don't hesitate to share your ideas for future events or topics you'd like to see addressed.

Let's make this a year of growth, collaboration, and success. I can't wait to see you at our next event.

Sincerely,

Ryan Niemeyer
President, ISM—St. Louis

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