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Procurement Office Development ARPA and IIJA Funds—Is Your Office Ready?
You’ve probably seen the news about the federal money coming to states and cities from the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) and the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). There is a LOT of money at stake, and this means it is time to plan for a LOT of projects.
Professional Development Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone
A 2015 academic study found nearly 3 out of 4 public procurement managers were more likely to hire someone with a procurement certification. A 2018 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics concluded that persons with a professional certificate or license earned nearly one-third more than those without, including a weekly median salary difference of 12.4% for office and administrative support occupations. There are plenty more reasons why you should consider continuing education and why your office should value it. Read more “Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone “
Sustainable Purchasing Save Some Money and Save the Earth
Efficiency is the key, so for Earth Day 2022, Pulse is here to help you combat inflation the sustainable way. Read more “Save Some Money and Save the Earth”
Contract Administration & Management Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!
We met Ms. Schultz, a Statewide IT Procurement Manager for the State of Arizona, at this year’s NASPO Contract Leads Conference. We were fascinated by her passion for supplier management, so we interviewed her on how to implement supplier management practices in central procurement offices. Read more “Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!”
Pulse Podcast COP26 with Mark Hayden, NM’s State Purchasing Director
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Professional Development Spread the Word–It’s Procurement Awareness Month!
What is public procurement? You would not believe the range of responses I got when I asked a handful of my university classmates and peers this exact question. Admittedly, the responses were not pretty. They began with a “Uhhhh” and ended with “I have no idea.” Sometimes, I even just got a blank stare.
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