Overview of Public Procurement

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The recent global pandemic has propelled public procurement forward by showing it as a vital part of any public sector financial management function. As we transition toward a faster-paced and more technologically connected world, the future of procurement will rely on our ability to combine technology with agile methodologies to best serve the organization and larger community. For it to be most effective, procurement processes, policies, and staff must work collaboratively with peers across the organization towards implementing best practices, re-engineering processes, and modernizing systems while staying true to the fundamentals of transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability and maintaining public trust. This panel will explore the future of public procurement in an era of change and modernization. Session topics include: ethics, procurement policies, agility in procurement, privatization, developing a supplier network, organization of the procurement function, and elevating the procurement profession.

Speakers

Mike Mucha

Mike Mucha

Deputy Executive Director, Chicago office

James Bond

James Bond

Deputy Director, City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management

Kate Rotella

Kate Rotella

Purchasing Manager, CREC and Governing Board Treasurer NIGP

Art Moore, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

Art Moore, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

Chief Procurement Officer - Capital Development Board, Illinois Executive Ethics Commission