Standards of Supply Management Conduct

* Loyalty to Your Organization
* Justice to Those with Whom You Deal
* Faith in Your Profession

These principles are derived from the ISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct and Guidelines.

  1. Avoid the intent and appearance of unethical or compromising practice in relationships, actions, and communications.

  2. Demonstrate loyalty to the employer by diligently following the lawful instructions of the employer, using reasonable care and granted authority.

  3. Avoid any personal business or professional activity that would create a conflict between personal interests and the interests of the employer.

  4. Avoid soliciting or accepting money, loans, credits, or preferential discounts, and the acceptance of gifts, entertainment, favors, or services from present or potential suppliers that might influence, or appear to influence, supply management decisions.

  5. Handle confidential or proprietary information with due care and proper consideration of ethical and legal ramifications and governmental regulations.

  6. Promote positive supplier relationships through courtesy and impartiality.

  7. Avoid improper reciprocal agreements.

  8. Know and obey the letter and spirit of laws applicable to supply management.

  9. Encourage support for small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned businesses.

  10. Acquire and maintain professional competence.

  11. Conduct supply management activities in accordance with national and international laws, customs, and practices, your organization’s policies, and these ethical principles and standards of conduct.

  12. Enhance the stature of the supply management profession.