Professional Association

The National Association of Educational Procurement, is the professional organization serving college and university purchasing managers nationwide. Our mission is to advocate the development, exchange and practice of effective and ethical procurement principles and techniques within the educational community, through continuing education, publications and networking opportunities. The regional groups are one of the most important components of both the formal and informal networks linking members nationwide. NAEP was organized in 1921 to provide a forum where campus purchasing professionals might share valuable information commercial firms were unable or unwilling to exchange.

Governance

A nonpaid Board of Directors, elected annually from the membership, governs the Association. The Board is assisted by several ad hoc and standing committees. Two advisers serve with the Board to provide input from underrepresented segments of the membership. The advisors are appointed by the Board for two-year terms and participate fully in all Board meetings although they have no vote. The system provides seasoned leadership and, through regular turnover, a steady flow of fresh leadership. The national office staff, located in Hauppauge, New York (Long Island), manages the affairs of the association.

Size

With a budget of roughly $1,000,000 NAEP is not a large organization. However, in terms of the number of institutions that are members, NAEP is one of the largest associations serving the business side of higher education. Approximately 1,800 institutions are members. Most large and many small institutions in every state are members. Also, roughly 300 nonprofit hospitals are members of NAEP.

Part of Higher Education and The Business Community

NAEP is a chapter member of the Council of Higher Education Management Association (CHEMA), an umbrella organization established to encourage cooperation among professional associations serving campus administrators. Through very active participation in CHEMA, NAEP represents purchasing officers when campuswide issues are discussed within higher education. Outside higher education, NAEP maintains contact with the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).

NAEP Members

Detailed Regional information can be found in the By-Laws of The Educational Buyers Association of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.