New Episode Alert! 🚨 In our latest Pulse podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of cybersecurity and IT procurement with Montae Brockett, Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer at Washington DC's Department of Healthcare Finance. Join us as Montae unpacks strategies for uniting procurement, IT, and cybersecurity teams to meet evolving agency needs and tackle today's complex threat landscape—perfect timing for #CybersecurityMonth! From modernization to the power of generative AI, we explore tech-driven transformations and the critical role of aligning technology with mission-driven goals. Ready to expand your perspective? Listen now! https://hubs.ly/Q02WcgPL0 #PulsePodcast #Cybersecurity #ITProcurement
National Association of State Procurement Officials
Non-profit Organizations
Lexington, KY 5,804 followers
Leadership. Excellence. Integrity.
About us
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), Inc. was formally established on January 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. NASPO, NASPO ValuePoint, Procurement U, NASPO Pulse Blog, NASPO Pulse Podcast, NASPO Academic & Strategic Partnerships, NASPO ValuePoint Contract Leads Conference, NASPO Legal Education, Elevating the Public Procurement Profession, and Your Strategic Partner for Public Procurement Solutions are registered trademarks of the National Association of State Procurement Officials, Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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Last week NASPO representatives (Lindle Hatton, Bart Lemmon, Daniel Krueger) met with several EU Member States to continue conversations on collaboration. We touched on our current international partnerships, NASPO resources, and procurement structure in the United States. We would like to thank EU Deputy Ambassador, Michael Curtis, for taking the time to meet with us and Eike Klapper for hosting NASPO and organizing this meeting. We are excited for future collaboration with the EU and all NASPO international partners!
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Last week, Christine Lambino and Brandi Ann Willard represented NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint at the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo. As exhibitors, they shared valuable insights into Procurement U and cooperative portfolios with local government elected officials and executives. We’re excited to continue supporting local governments with innovative procurement solutions! #NASPO #Procurement #CooperativeProcurement #LocalGov #LCC2024
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NASPO and NASCIO have released their joint publication, "AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices." This insightful report highlights best practices, key considerations, and strategies for CPOs and CIOs aiming to implement AI tools to improve government operations and service delivery. If you haven’t already, check out the paper here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vlf4H0
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The peak of public procurement education is at Supplier Summit 2024! 🏔️ Keynote Speaker Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman taught suppliers how to: ▪️️ Innovate with courage ▪️ Adapt to new challenges and opportunities ▪️ Leverage collective strengths to achieve shared goals The RFxPremier team enlightened attendees on how the cooperative: ▪️ Streamlines the procurement process for suppliers and professionals ▪️ Connects suppliers with public-sector organizations that are seeking their products or services ▪️ Simplifies sourcing processes, accesses a broader pool of qualified suppliers, and achieves better value for procurement professionals’ organizations As we near the end of the summit, we’d like to thank all the dedicated suppliers who attended this inaugural event. We can’t wait to see you next year! #SupplierSummit2024
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NASPO's very own Jordan Henson spoke at the National Procurement Institute, Inc. Annual Conference earlier this week, sharing valuable insights on Talent Management Strategies for Recruiting the Workforce of the Future. Thank you, NPI, for having us and for fostering important conversations around the future of procurement!
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🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming webinar! 🚨 You've worked hard to get on a NASPO ValuePoint contract – now it's time to maximize your sales! Learn from two industry experts, Mariel Reed, Founder and CEO of Pavilion, and Jaime Schorr, NASPO ValuePoint’s Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer, as they share powerful insights on how to sell more through your awarded contracts. Register now and take your sales to the next level! https://hubs.ly/Q02TK7ll0
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Supplier Summit 2024 is off to a tee-rific start! ⛳ To kick off the inaugural NASPO Supplier Summit, attendees had the opportunity to participate in our charity golf outing to raise money for the Travis Mills Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting recalibrated veterans and their families. Stay tuned on our social media over the next few days to catch snippets of how suppliers are building strong professional relationships and gaining personalized insights into navigating the public sector landscape! For more information on the Travis Mills Foundation, please visit https://hubs.ly/Q02TJP9W0 #SupplierSummit2024
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Elevate your expertise at the 2025 NASPO Exchange, where procurement leaders come to learn, connect, and grow! Public procurement professionals who register by November 21 will be entered into our raffle for a $250 credit toward paid courses in the Procurement U catalog. Three lucky winners will be chosen! Register now. https://hubs.ly/Q02TFhgw0
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National Association of State Procurement Officials reposted this
In partnership with National Association of State Procurement Officials we've released a joint publication, AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices. The report sheds light on how public sector organizations can adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for automating routine tasks, improving decision-making and reducing manual workloads—ultimately helping state agencies navigate limited resources and workforce challenges. 🤖 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eb5J3Rft