The Institute

KISM is a national body for professionals in the practice of procurement and supply chain management in Kenya. The Institute draws its mandate from the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act No.17 of 2007.” This Act provides the legal framework within which the Institute is established and operates as a corporate body promoting learning, development of best practices, and application of the same to the practice of procurement and supply chain management

Vision

A globally recognized and respected Institute of procurement and supply chain management.

Mission

To promote development through fair, transparent, competitive, and cost effective procurement and supply chain management.

Core Values

Democratic participation of membership in Institute affairs
Commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in procurement
Promotion of a conducive institutional environment for staff
Promotion of continuous learning
Results oriented
Commitment to fair and just dealings with members and stakeholders

Core Functions

To establish, monitor, improve and publish standards of SCM professionals as well as safeguard their interests
Promote research in critical areas of PSCM and encourage and provide input in the publication of books, periodicals and journals
Prescribe and regulate syllabuses for PSCM courses, and prepare the appropriate examinations
Promote the international recognition of the Institute
Advise the Kenya Institute of Supplies Examinations Board on the formulation of examination standards and policies

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