The BME (Assosiation materials management purchasing and logistics.) is the leading association for materials management, purchasing, and logistics in Europe and was founded in 1954. It has a total of 6,000 members, including 1,500 corporate members.

The BME members represent a cross-section of professionals from all industries and service sectors, including industry and commerce, banking, insurance, and public institutions. Members come from Germany’s fortune 200 companies as well as a number of larger SMEs and associations.

The BME’s primary objective is to offer its members know-how transfer in the fields of materials management, purchasing, and logistics. The BME also promotes the development of new methods, procedures, and methodologies and provides relevant implementation support. In addition, it actively helps its members enter and develop new markets across the globe.

The role of buyers has changed in recent years. They are now integrated in the planning and design process of a company from the very outset. Buyers also have far more responsibilities today. They are not only in charge of the more traditional side of purchasing, but need enhanced skills in the fields of marketing, consulting, and other areas. Buyers play key roles in business partnerships and are integral to decision-making processes.

Attending the high-profile business events and summits organized by the BME gives you the opportunity to outpace your competitors and position yourself among key players in the market.

The primary target groups for our business events and summits are corporations and larger SMEs. This is confirmed by the fact that 100% of all DAX companies, 96% of all M-DAX companies, and 84% of all S-DAX companies are members of the BME.

Attending BME summits like European Procurement Excellence, the BME Symposium, or any other BME event gives you the opportunity to meet high-profile participants including CPOs, vice presidents, purchasing managers, and senior managers while giving your company access to prime target groups.

The BME is very proud of its high quality conference program offering its members innovative best practice examples and ideal opportunities for effective competence transfer and image building.

The BME can supply you with content-focused marketing tools such as presentations as well as more classic approaches like exhibition booths, branding, promotional campaigns, and displays for successful corporate presentations.