Procurement Benchmarking: Turning Data into Direction
Public procurement is evolving and the data now proves it. the 2025 CARE Public Procurement Benchmark Report, developed by NIGP's Center for the Advancement of Research and Excellence in partnership with NIGP Consulting and UCONN's Dr. Mohammad Alkadry, reveals how agencies across North America are redefining best practices-from centralization and performance management to supplier diversity, technology adoption, and sustainability. In this session, we’ll explore what the benchmarks tell us about the current state of public procurement and, more importantly, what they signal about where we’re headed. Participants will gain insights into how their own organizations compare nationally and learn how to use benchmarking data to drive strategic improvements in structure, policy, technology, and outcomes. Whether you’re leading a centralized procurement function, building a supplier diversity program, or advancing digital transformation, this session will help you translate industry-wide findings into actionable strategies for your entity. Join us to discover what’s working, where the gaps remain, and how data can help chart a smarter, stronger path forward for public procurement.
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Marcheta Gillespie, FNIGP, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM, is a dynamic international speaker, professional consultant and trainer. For over 34 years, Marcheta has served as an experienced thought-leader, advocate and volunteer leader in the procurement profession. As the former Chief Procurement Officer at the City of Tucson, Marcheta led one of country’s most highly acclaimed procurement organizations. Retired from government service after 28 years of service, Marcheta now serves as President of NIGP Code & Consulting, working with public and private industry to transform their procurement operations. Marcheta is the 2019 Albert H Hall recipient and 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient, the highest honors bestowed upon individuals by NIGP. Marcheta is a former Chair of the UPPCC Governing Board, Former President of NIGP and served on the NIGP Board of Directors for 10 years. She serves on the NIGP Business Council and is actively engaged in procurement research. Marcheta has spoken at hundreds of international, national and regional events and has authored numerous published works in the profession.