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For the First Time Ever, Get Your Dual Membership With NISCL and CIPS NISCL is the exclusive Canadian partner of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply – CIPS

Join Us Be Part Of A Future-Ready Orga­ni­za­tion That Dri­ves Sup­ply Chain Excellence

By joining the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) you are committing to driving excellence in supply chain through developing your leadership attributes. NISCL, Canada’s largest supply chain community with 4,000+ members and a network that extends to 13,000+ supply chain professionals. This is your opportunity to serve and strengthen the economy, elevate your career and strengthen your profession. Now, with our exclusive strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), your membership unlocks even greater value through dual membership benefits.

Starting May 1, 2025, your NISCL membership will automatically include CIPS membership with unmatched access to world-class resources, professional development and a diverse global network of procurement and supply chain professionals. Join Canada’s leading community of supply chain leaders and step into a future of expanded learning, international recognition and career-defining opportunities. Leadership begins with you.


*The membership numbers are as of April 30, 2024, end of fiscal.

CIPS-NISCL Dual Membership – Individual

Individual Membership

Price: $495 + Applicable taxes for the whole year

Benefits:

  • Enjoy Dual Designation Reciprocity: Maintain your NISCL-CSCL and gain MCIPS Chartered designation, recognized globally for procurement excellence.
  • Align proudly with the global standard: Access CIPS’s Global Standard, a competency framework for the profession, industry-leading tools, reports and expert analysis from NISCL and CIPS.
  • Stay current with relevant content: Get access and earn CPD points with:
  • Make your network your superpower: Join a community of over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide through the CIPS connect community platform while staying connected to local Canadian events and job boards.

Employer Group Membership

Price: $495 + Applicable taxes per person for the whole year

Benefits:

  • Get all individual member benefits: With employer group benefits, you enjoy all the benefits of being an individual member.
  • Identify the gaps in your team and actually bridge the gaps: With employer group membership, don’t just identify the gaps in your teams’ skill sets but actually bridge those gaps

Each member of your team will be eligible to participate in our:  

  • Training Needs Analysis to identify strengths and gaps within your team, and align your team’s development with CIPS’s Global Standard, the international competency framework for procurement and supply chain excellence.   
  • Exclusive Team Development Resources: Leverage Training Needs Assessments and targeted online training through the Digital Academy platform to identify skills gaps and advance your team’s technical and leadership capabilities.  

Mem­ber Benefits

  • Learn Industry Best Practices and Build Industry Partners

  • Align Competencies With the CIPS Global Standard

  • Dual Membership Reciprocity With CIPS and Enhanced Member Benefits

  • Member-Exclusive Complimentary Workshops

  • Member Signature Events

  • Peer to Peer Benchmarking

  • Canadian and Global Thought Leadership

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Canadian and International Network of Peers

Mem­ber­ship Dues

Canada & International
Individual Membership:
$495 + Applicable Tax
Group Membership:
$495 pp + Applicable Tax (For team of 4 or more)

Dual Mem­ber­ship Benefits. What’s in It for You?

As an NISCL member, the dual membership with CIPS opens doors to enhanced learning, career development and global recognition, giving you a competitive edge in the supply chain and procurement industry. Learn more about the CIPS membership benefits.

By join­ing NIS­CL, you will gain the below benefits:

Career-Advancing Resources

  • Stay informed with exclusive member-only research, reports and expert analysis on global industry trends.
  • Join CIPS Connect, an international community platform connecting over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide for networking and knowledge contribution.
  • Receive tailored CIPS newsletters packed with the latest procurement and supply chain news, career tips and market updates.
  • Access NISCL’s national content and resources tailored to Canadian supply chain and procurement professionals.

Expanded Professional Development Opportunities

  • Take professional development courses, workshops and certificate programs through both NISCL and CIPS to build cutting-edge skills in procurement, ethics and strategic supply chain management.
  • For designation holders, earn CPD credits by participating in industry events, workshops and online courses designed to enhance your expertise.
  • Access career support resources, including job boards and leadership development training exclusive to NISCL members.

Industry Standards & Ethical Leadership

  • Align with the CIPS Global Standard, the world’s leading framework for procurement and supply excellence.
  • Access tools, guidelines, and best practices that help you lead ethically, strategically, and professionally in a globally interconnected industry.
  • Opt-in to the CIPS Professional Register, a searchable member directory of procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide who demonstrate leadership in the field.

Global Recognition with Dual Designations

  • NISCL-CSCL holders in good standing will automatically gain reciprocity with the prestigious MCIPS designation, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for procurement and supply chain excellence.
  • Dual designation reciprocity. Use both post-nominals (NISCL-CSCL and MCIPS) on your professional profiles and receive a digital certificate.

Exclusive NISCL Member Benefits

  • Enjoy preferred pricing on NISCL’s professional development workshops, diploma programs and conferences.
  • Access local industry events, leadership forums and executive roundtables for a Canadian perspective on the issues affecting the supply chain profession.
  • Be eligible for member-only volunteer and recognition opportunities and attend signature member events.

International Networking with Local Support

  • Join a global network of over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide, sharing and contributing insights, opportunities and industry best practices.
  • Stay connected with local events, Canadian content and job boards tailored specifically to the needs of Canadian professionals.
  • Participate in signature NISCL events like the Leadership Series, industry conferences and CIPS’s international and regional forums to expand your visibility and influence across the supply chain sector.

Code of Ethics

As a professional body, NISCL has a duty to provide guidance to its affiliated partners and their members on the standards of behaviour and ethical conduct with respect to membership at NISCL. As professionals in supply chain management, members are obliged to comply with the Code of Ethics prescribed by NISCL. To view the Code of Ethics, click the button below.

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