ISM-New Jersey, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
Welcome to the ISM—New Jersey, Inc. website that aligns your chapter benefits with ISM Global. ISM—New Jersey was founded in 1955 as the Purchasing Agents Association of North Jersey and has a long tradition of service to the supply management profession. We strive to elevate and enhance the profession through quality education, networking and professional certification.
Upcoming Webinars:
May 14th - SRM & Stakeholder Engagement: Turning Procurement into a Strategic Advantage
Upcoming Training:
May 7th Training - Negotiation Skills, Development in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
Membership Event:
May 18th Supplier Engagement Night
Upcoming Events
April
26-28
2026
EVENT
ISM World 2026
EVENT
ISM World 2026
May
06
2026
Chapter Meeting
ISM-New Jersey: Spring Meet-Up in Denville
Chapter Meeting
ISM-New Jersey: Spring Meet-Up in Denville
Join ISM-New Jersey for an evening of networking and connection with procurement and supply chain professionals from across the region. This casual no-agenda meet-up is open to members and non-members—a great opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and meet new colleagues.
Snacks will be provided. Space may be limited—registration is encouraged.
Location
Diamond Spring Brewing Company
50 Broadway
Denville, NJ 07834
May
07
2026
Chapter Meeting
ISM-New Jersey: Negotiation Skills, Development in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
Chapter Meeting
ISM-New Jersey: Negotiation Skills, Development in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
This seminar is a full-day, intense instruction designed for personnel engaged in procurement and supply chain. Learn the necessary skills for successful negotiation and utilizing RFP’s in evaluating and choosing potential vendors.
Agenda
9:00 am Introductions
9:20 am Understanding what we are truly accomplishing in a negotiation
10:00 am Defining and developing the necessary skill sets
10:30 am Break
10:40 am Case Study in Utilizing Robust Negotiation Skills
11:00 am Six Critical Steps in a Successful Negotiation
12:00 pm Managing in Four Directions is a “Negotiation”
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Working with RFP’s as a strategic and tactical strategy
2:30 pm Break
2:40 pm Negotiating SOW’s, MSA’s and Contracts
3:15 pm Establishing trust as a most important element of successful negotiations -
4:00 pm Defending a “Position”
4:15 pm Review, Summary and Closing
Location
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
211 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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