July, 3rd 2008 was the historical day for the national procurement practitioners. Through the third Symposium and Congress of National Procurement Professionals held at the Grand Candi Hotel Semarang, it was decided to develop a Professional Organization Procurement expert, namely the Indonesian Procurement Professional Association (IAPI).
Improving national capacity through goods and services procurement. Developing synergies and partnerships with all stakeholders to foster the profession of experts in the procurement of goods and services in Indonesia.
Becoming the place for the Indonesian Procurement Professionals to improve their ability and to practice information sharing as well as collaboration among members in giving positive contributions to the community welfare through goods and services procurement.