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Procurement Office Development From Chaos to Control
From Chaos to Control: Tips and Resources to Organize Your Procurement Method
To successfully manage procurements and complete projects, it is necessary to have a well-planned and structured approach. It is essential to prioritize organization, communication, and a SMART approach to ensure success.
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Technology & IT Procurement Finding IT Talent in a Haystack! Part I
Finding qualified procurement professionals for IT roles at public agencies can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But there can be easy ways to find the skills you need.
Supplier Realtionships Supplier Engagement: Are You Ready for the Next Step?
It has been a few weeks since NASPO’s Exchange, or perhaps even a few months since you opened those emails from new and contracted suppliers. Supplier engagement is an ongoing process that isn’t always at the top of our list, but making time for supplier engagement increases value– cost savings, improved goods or services, or expanded access to the market.
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Pulse Podcast Part II with Jared Ambrosier, CPO for MI
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NASPO Events & Education Pushing the Boundaries: Innovation and NVP’s Contract Leads
In February, NASPO held its annual Contract Leads Conference (CLC) in San Antonio, Texas. This conference is designed for NASPO ValuePoint’s Contract Leads to explore their partnerships with their Cooperative Portfolio Managers (CPMs) and gain insights into best practices and trends in public procurement. This year’s conference took things one step further and explored the importance of innovation in procurement and how simple ideas can lead to great changes.
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Professional Development Are You a Buyer or a Procurement Professional?
When people typically think of the public procurement profession, they usually think of a single role– someone who actually does the purchasing of goods and services as a buyer. Often, that single title, buyer, is thought of as an interchangeable role with other, similarly sounding roles: procurement officer, purchasing agent, etc. However, it is important to note that although the titles are often used interchangeably, there are many noticeable differences between the actual functions of those roles.
Pulse Podcast 
Procurement Office Development To Infinity & Beyond: Preparing for Public Procurement’s Future
2023 has arrived! With the new year comes new priorities, so NASPO has released the 2023 Top Ten Priorities for State Procurement Offices. Annually, CPOs from each state are surveyed to gain insight into the challenges and goals for public procurement in the upcoming year. NASPO Pulse is here to highlight how state procurement is focused on the future.
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Pulse Podcast LIVE! 2022 NASPO Annual: Innovative Solicitation Methods
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