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Join us for NIGP Forum 2025 as we celebrate 80 years of public procurement excellence.

With an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, exceptional learning and networking sessions, and opportunities to celebrate individual and collective achievements, this year’s Forum promises to be one for the ages.

Join us for NIGP Forum 2025 as we celebrate 80 years of public procurement excellence.

With an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, exceptional learning and networking sessions, and opportunities to celebrate individual and collective achievements, this year’s Forum promises to be one for the ages.

Join us for NIGP Forum 2025 as we celebrate 80 years of public procurement excellence.

With an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, exceptional learning and networking sessions, and opportunities to celebrate individual and collective achievements, this year’s Forum promises to be one for the ages.

Join us for NIGP Forum 2025 as we celebrate 80 years of public procurement excellence.

With an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, exceptional learning and networking sessions, and opportunities to celebrate individual and collective achievements, this year’s Forum promises to be one for the ages.

Skills in sourcing and contracting methods are crucial for success in public procurement. NIGP’s Competency Module: Sourcing and Contracting Methods is a foundational, activity-based learning experience on procurement essentials. This course equips professionals to identify optimal source selection methods and understand the benefits and drawbacks of each. Mastering these skills is essential for career growth in the dynamic field of public procurement. Acquire these competencies to enhance your procurement expertise and excel in your professional journey. Objectives The Sourcing and Contracting Methods course enables students to: - Identify the right source selection method and key components to meet end user needs. - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of contracting for commodities. This course is for: - Entry-level procurement professionals (assistants, coordinators, buyers). - Non-procurement managers responsible for procurement or supervising procurement staff. - Professionals in public entities (K-12, higher education, utilities, transportation) managing procurement. - Suppliers seeking a broader understanding of public procurement policies.

Developing strong relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and stakeholders is crucial for professional growth. NIGP’s Competency Module: Relationship Management: Internal Customers & Suppliers is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience. Mastering relationship management, communication, and trust-building skills can significantly enhance your career in procurement. This course will equip you with advanced techniques to excel in roles requiring effective stakeholder engagement, performance evaluation, and strategic partnerships. Elevate your procurement expertise and establish yourself as a trusted leader in the field with this essential training. Objectives Participants will learn to: - Manage a marketing plan for stakeholders. - Train stakeholders to improve relationships and efficiency. - Build trust through transparent communication. - Clarify roles to reduce risks. - Monitor performance measures for stakeholder management. - Foster partnerships with stakeholders. This course is for: - Mid-level procurement professionals (buyers, managers, directors). - Non-procurement managers handling procurement or seeking advanced training. - Professionals in public entities managing procurement. - Supplier managers wanting a deeper understanding of public procurement.

Developing strong relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and stakeholders is crucial for professional growth. NIGP’s Competency Module: Relationship Management: Internal Customers & Suppliers is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience. Mastering relationship management, communication, and trust-building skills can significantly enhance your career in procurement. This course will equip you with advanced techniques to excel in roles requiring effective stakeholder engagement, performance evaluation, and strategic partnerships. Elevate your procurement expertise and establish yourself as a trusted leader in the field with this essential training. Objectives Participants will learn to: - Manage a marketing plan for stakeholders. - Train stakeholders to improve relationships and efficiency. - Build trust through transparent communication. - Clarify roles to reduce risks. - Monitor performance measures for stakeholder management. - Foster partnerships with stakeholders. This course is for: - Mid-level procurement professionals (buyers, managers, directors). - Non-procurement managers handling procurement or seeking advanced training. - Professionals in public entities managing procurement. - Supplier managers wanting a deeper understanding of public procurement.

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Mastering communication, legal clauses, and supplier relationship management is vital for professional growth. NIGP’s Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance is an activity-based learning experience covering essential aspects of public procurement. This course equips professionals with the skills to manage stakeholders, ensuring successful contract fulfillment. Acquiring expertise in contract administration and entity needs is invaluable for career advancement in procurement. Completing this course offers a digital badge and foundation-level knowledge crucial for success in the field. Objectives - Ensure all required duties, tasks, and legal clauses are included in contracts by consulting with end users and legal staff. - Identify roles and responsibilities of the contract administration team. - Ensure contract deliverables, payment milestones, and terms are met by all parties. - Foster supplier relationships through effective communication. - Customize terms and conditions to meet the entity’s needs. This course is for: - Entry-level procurement professionals (assistants, coordinators, buyers). - Non-procurement managers overseeing procurement functions. - Professionals in public entities (K-12, higher education, utilities, transportation) managing procurement. - Suppliers seeking a broader understanding of public procurement.

Mastering communication, legal clauses, and supplier relationship management is vital for professional growth. NIGP’s Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance is an activity-based learning experience covering essential aspects of public procurement. This course equips professionals with the skills to manage stakeholders, ensuring successful contract fulfillment. Acquiring expertise in contract administration and entity needs is invaluable for career advancement in procurement. Completing this course offers a digital badge and foundation-level knowledge crucial for success in the field. Objectives - Ensure all required duties, tasks, and legal clauses are included in contracts by consulting with end users and legal staff. - Identify roles and responsibilities of the contract administration team. - Ensure contract deliverables, payment milestones, and terms are met by all parties. - Foster supplier relationships through effective communication. - Customize terms and conditions to meet the entity’s needs. This course is for: - Entry-level procurement professionals (assistants, coordinators, buyers). - Non-procurement managers overseeing procurement functions. - Professionals in public entities (K-12, higher education, utilities, transportation) managing procurement. - Suppliers seeking a broader understanding of public procurement.

Skills in market research, negotiating strategy, and document negotiations are crucial for procurement professionals to secure optimal value. NIGP’s Competency Module: Negotiations is a comprehensive learning experience involving these essential skills. Mastering negotiation tactics and understanding entity needs can lead to career advancement in procurement roles. This course in Wenatchee, WA offers virtual classes, equipping you with the expertise to excel in procurement negotiations and ensure public benefit in various projects. Objectives - Prepare to conduct a negotiation by engaging in market research, determining negotiating strategy and goals, and selecting the negotiating team. - Conduct and document negotiations with each selected offeror to determine the proposal that best meets entity needs. This course is for: -Entry-level procurement professionals (assistants, coordinators, buyers). -Non-procurement managers overseeing procurement functions. -Professionals in public entities (K-12, higher education, utilities, transportation) managing procurement. -Suppliers seeking a broader understanding of public procurement policies and procedures.

BOD monthly meeting occurs every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11-12pm

Understanding federal grant fund expenditure conditions is crucial for procurement professionals. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Using Federal Grant Funds is an activity-based learning experience that covers federal grant requirements. This course enhances skills in audit compliance, grant reconciliation, and supplier performance evaluation. By mastering these abilities, professionals can mitigate financial risks and elevate their procurement expertise. Enroll today to advance as an expert in navigating federal grant regulations and ensuring successful grant management. Objectives The Using Federal Grant Funds course equips students to: -Analyze federal grant conditions to ensure compliance. -Develop solicitations that align federal and local requirements. -Manage evaluation, award, and supplier performance to ensure federal compliance. Intended Audience This course is for: -Mid-level procurement professionals (buyers, managers, directors). -Non-procurement managers overseeing procurement or seeking advanced training. -Professionals in public entities (K-12, higher education, utilities, transportation) managing procurement. -Supplier managers wanting to understand public procurement policies.