Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME)

The Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME) is a German professional association for procurement and logistics. Its website presents it as a community for Einkauf und Logistik, and its services include certifications for excellence in procurement, logistics and supply chain management, a specialist job portal (BME-JobSource), and marketing and sponsoring platforms for providers and service companies. It also runs events such as the Symposium Einkauf und Logistik and the BME Value Day, and offers continuing education through the BME Akademie.

The BME website states that the association has awarded its Gütesiegel (quality seal) for software and electronic platforms that help optimise procurement and logistics since 2002, with a focus on sourcing solutions. It also describes a cooperation with the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie (BDSV) to create the SVI-Connect platform, a network for security and defence in Germany aimed at contributing to Germany's Defence Readiness through improved transparency and networking of industry.

Describes itself as a leading European professional association providing executives in procurement and logistics with a forum for exchanging experience and insight into current market developments.

• BME-Zertifizierungen (certifications)

  Certifications recognising excellence in procurement, logistics and supply chain management, including the BME Code of Conduct, the BME-Gütesiegel, and the Innovativer Einkauf certification.

• BME-JobSource

  A specialised job portal for procurement, supply chain management and logistics, offering services for companies and candidates.

• BME Akademie

  Continuing education offering seminars, masterclasses and courses.

• SVI-Connect

  A network platform for security and defence in Germany, conceived by BME in cooperation with the BDSV.

1. 1BME – Eine starke Gemeinschaft für Einkauf und Logistik - BMEbme.de
2. 2Zertifizierungen - BMEbme.de
3. 3Finden Sie den passenden Einkäufer für Ihr Unternehmen - BMEbme.de
4. 4Partner & Sponsoring - BMEbme.de