Best Public Procurement Leaders Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 8 - Upcoming Transit-Oriented Development Projects 19:30

1d ago19:30

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Join Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers on The Connection podcast as they explore the latest in transit-oriented development (TOD). Delving into TOD and affordable housing initiatives nationwide, they highlight the impact of federal funding on urban landscapes and community well-being. Discover the transformative potential of public-private pa…

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Episode 7 - How Louisiana was the First State to Receive BEAD Approval 19:49

20d ago19:49

19:49

Join hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers as they sit down with Thomas Tyler, Deputy Director of the State Broadband Office in Louisiana, for an insightful conversation on broadband development and connectivity initiatives. Thomas provides an in-depth overview of Louisiana's efforts to bridge the digital divide, including the establishment…

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Episode 6 - OKC Mayor Holt talks $1B NBA Arena 19:30

1M ago19:30

19:30

In this episode of The Connection podcast, co-hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers welcome Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City as their guest. Mayor Holt provides insights into the leadership and development initiatives driving Oklahoma City's growth. H The conversation highlights a major upcoming project: the construction of a new arena, wh…

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Episode 5 - P3s with Mary and Marshall 24:26

1M ago24:26

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In episode 5 of "The Connection," Marshall Macomber of Think P3 and Mary Scott Nabers of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. delve into the intricacies of public-private partnerships (P3s). As seasoned professionals in the field, they address the fundamental questions surrounding P3s, such as what they entail and how governments can embark on such venture…

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Episode 4 - Victoria Johnson Talks Equity in Infrastructure 23:45

2M ago23:45

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Join hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers on the latest episode of The Connection: Partnering Public & Private Entities podcast, as they engage in a dynamic conversation on equity in public infrastructure with Victoria Johnson, Global Equity Director for HDR. Johnson provides invaluable insights into the multifaceted concept of equity, del…

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Episode 3 - Fermin Fontanes Talks P3s in Puerto Rico 25:57

3M ago25:57

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Join hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers as they delve into the world of public-private partnerships (P3s) in Puerto Rico. In this episode, they're joined by Fermin Fontanes, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority, to discuss the thriving economy of Puerto Rico, driven by manufacturing and tourism. Dis…

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Episode 2 – Caryn Moore Lund Talks Vertiports 26:23

3M ago26:23

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🚁✨ Exploring the Future of Air Travel: Caryn Moore Lund, VP of Public Policy, Regulatory, and Government Affairs at Ferrovial Airports, delves into the revolutionary concept of Vertiports in our latest podcast episode. Discover how these small, secure facilities pave the way for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, promising eco-…

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#32 Sustainable Public Procurement in the US & Publishing in the American Journals

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In this episode, Marta and Willem delve into the complex and critical world of US public procurement and sustainability with Steven Schooner from George Washington University Law School. They ask intriguing questions such as: What does the landscape of public procurement look like across different development tiers in the US, and how does sustainab…

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Welcome to the Connection: Partnering Public & Private Entities 22:31

3M ago22:31

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🎙️ Episode Title: "Bridging Sectors: The Debut of 'The Connection'" Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Connection: Partnering Public & Private Entities," where hosts Mary Scott Nabers and Marshall Macomber delve into the transformative world of public-private partnerships (PPPs). In this insightful discussion, they explore how PPPs are pivota…

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Meeting the Moment: Biodefense Policy, Procurement, and Public Health 3:32:24

5M ago3:32:24

3:32:24

This meeting was recorded on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Find more information about this meeting here: Meeting the Moment: Biodefense Policy, Procurement, and Public Health - Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense (biodefensecommission.org) As the Nation continues to endure the consequences of recent pandemics, and with continued interest in biologica…

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#31 Development Aid and Procurement & Becoming a Leader 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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In this episode, Annamaria La Chimia (Nottingham University) and Marta discuss the fascinating world of development aid and procurement. What does this world look like? Where do interesting procurement questions pop up? Why should all of us know more about this international side of public procurement? Tune in now to learn more. In the dessert sect…

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#30 Public Procurement, Climate Change & Expanding Expertise with Knowledge from other Disciplines

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In this episode, Marta and Willem start by discussing the role of public procurement law in addressing climate change, emphasizing its supportive capacity in mitigation efforts and how it interacts with various legal disciplines, including environmental, competition, and constitutional law. For the main, they dig into the nuances of sustainable pro…

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No Checkered Flag: The Perpetual Race Against Biological Threats 5:29:00

7M ago5:29:00

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In this meeting, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense will explore: (1) state and local efforts to strengthen public health and biodefense; (2) special security management of biological threats to mass gatherings; and (3) efforts to understand and mitigate the agricultural impact of biological threats to plants and animals. Learn more here: http…

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#29 Mandatory Sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law & Academic Summers 40:03

7M ago40:03

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In this episode, Marta invites Willem to discuss his new book (co-edited with Roberto Caranta) on mandatory sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law. (out in October at Hart) Why is this topic in which the EU seems to move from regulating 'how to buy' towards 'what to buy' in need of discussion? What academic questions are relevant …

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Sourcing with Heart: Connecting Purpose and Strategy in Nonprofit Procurement 35:26

8M ago35:26

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Every year, around 3.6 million kids get opportunities to pursue their dreams with the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. That incredible impact takes the work of hundreds of thousands of people in more than 5,000 club locations across the country. Among them, hustling behind the scenes at the national office, is BGCA’s hard-working procureme…

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Solving the Puzzle: Biological Intelligence and Information Sharing 3:34:46

9M ago3:34:46

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As the biological threat continues to evolve, biological intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination activities must increase to keep pace with the advances of our adversaries. At this upcoming meeting, the Commission intends to further explore the expanding nature of the biological threat, the federal biological intelligence enterprise, an…

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#28 Free Trade Agreements & Life as an Academic Nomad

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In this episode, Marta Andhov talks with Dominic Dagbanja - a senior law lecturer and researcher (University of Western Australia) specialising in international investment law and in the consequences of investment and trade treaties for public interest regulation. They start by pointing out to practical relevance of knowing about the intersection o…

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Procurement’s Important Role in Grants Funding 53:08

10M ago53:08

53:08

Procurement departments know that federal grants play an important part in achieving their community goals. The good news is that there’s never been more funding to go around. The bad news? Making sure all that money gets to the right places-and stays there-requires a lot of work in the form of reporting and compliance, and the rules are always cha…

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Strategically Solving the Staffing & Capacity Puzzle 35:45

10M ago35:45

35:45

A “one-size-fits-all" solution is not something that applies to the procurement capacity puzzle, as so many factors can influence how your team handles projects: staffing, process, demand, technology, etc. It’s a tough conundrum but it is solvable. Our guest on this episode of Inside Public Procurement, Danny “Rockstar” Mays, Director of Procuremen…

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Compliance and Reporting: Grants and Beyond 49:20

11M ago49:20

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In the day-to-day of public procurement, things like sound recordkeeping or rigorous compliance checks can often get lost in the shuffle. Now, with so much grant funding coming to fruition, a lot of heavy reporting requirements are coming with it. If the thought of adhering to these regulations makes you sweat, this episode can help! This episode o…

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Ep. 68 - The Future of Fleet with Ken Hess 55:28

11M ago55:28

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On this episode of the Decisions that Matter Podcast, we are sharing a conversation between Procurated Founder and CEO David Yarkin and Ken Hess - Deputy Secretary for Procurement for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Together they discuss the trends that procurement professionals should be aware of when purchasing for Fleet!…

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Sustainable Procurement: From Buzzword to Action 38:03

11M ago38:03

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Sustainability is not the buzz word it once was. Nowadays, it’s a tangible initiative. The private sector has been increasingly pushing sustainability in their procurement over the past few years, and it’s now starting to take hold in the public space. The idea of sustainable procurement has been around for a while, but it’s important to point out …

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Informing Blueprint 2.0: Know the Enemy 3:56:39

11M ago3:56:39

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In this upcoming meeting, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense intends to further explore the prevention, deterrence, and attribution of biological threats. The discussion will delve into how these critical elements of biodefense can be improved through technology, policy, and coordination. This meeting will inform the Commission’s refresh of th…

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#27 Proportionality the Dutch Way & Managing Edited Volumes 51:22

12M ago51:22

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In this Bestek podcast episode, Marta and Willem discuss proportionality (the Dutch way) and edited volumes. First, they start by explaining why the proportionality principle is essential in the EU and public procurement law context. Further, they dig into the Dutch proportionality guide. They focus on discussing its purpose, legal standing and con…

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Identifying Procurement Tech Need and Readiness 51:05

1y ago51:05

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The crusade against paper-based processes is still very prevalent in some cases—and when you think about digital transformation, that’s most likely what comes to mind—but it’s a lot deeper than that. Digital transformation encompasses a lot of the moving parts needed to be efficient, effective, and scalable as a procurement department in a modern d…

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Why Procurement Needs to be Less “Behind-the-Scenes" 32:34

1y ago32:34

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Procurement is the behind-the-scenes team keeping the show running for end users—whoever that may be in the public sector. With so many little complexities allowing procurement to function as intended, engaging with your leadership, end users, and vendors makes the process so much smoother. On this episode of Inside Public Procurement, we had the a…

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Informing Blueprint 2.0: Please, Look Up! 2:59:06

1y ago2:59:06

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Recorded on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 In this meeting, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense further explores preparedness needs and efforts, new solutions to improve biosurveillance, and data modernization. The discussion delves into how preparedness coordination between federal and state efforts can be better harmonized and how the nation can bes…

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Secrets to Procurement Compliance and Internal Risk Management 37:06

1y ago37:06

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Compliance and internal risk management in procurement is tricky business. A lot can go wrong, landing your team—and sometimes your whole organization—in hot water. We had the opportunity to host a panel discussion with four seasoned procurement pros during our OntarioTalk event, and they had a lot of great advice on the subject. While this discuss…

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#26 The Foreign Subsidies Regulation’s Impact on Procurement & Events after the Pandemic 42:54

1y ago42:54

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`In this episode, Willem and Marta discuss the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and it's impact on public procurement. How will this new regulation affect public procurement procedures? What are initial discussion points? And how could they be resolved? For desert, they discuss events after the pandemic. What are relevant choices in organising events i…

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How To Do More with Less in Procurement 46:38

1y ago46:38

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How many procurement pros cringe when they hear “do more with less”? You’re far from alone. Tightening operations budgets, hiring challenges, tech struggles, lack of buy-in—these are all things stressing everyone in public procurement out. We recently had the opportunity to get together with Bonfire clients at our Atlanta, Georgia User Meetup and t…

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Teamwork Makes the (Procurement) Dream Work 29:18

1y ago29:18

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Public procurement is a team sport, and you know what a winning team prioritizes? Communication! Even a small misunderstanding can mean costly errors and lost trust from everyone involved in a solicitation, so an emphasis on communication is key. No matter who you’re speaking with—your internal requestor, evaluators, or vendors—making sure you’re c…

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Lowering the Barriers to Vendor Diversity in Bid Competition 35:10

1y ago35:10

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Over the past few years, we've seen more and more government agencies making vendor diversity a priority in their organizations. While the data we have reflects the steady climb in those initiatives, there are still barriers to driving bid competition with vendor diversity. Tune in to hear Bonfire’s Mitchell Shim, in partnership with NIGP, take a d…

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Ep. 67 - Procurated Buyer Survey | Results & Analysis 28:33

1y ago28:33

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As part of our recent buyer survey we took a look back at the procurement landscape in 2022. Our respondents shared their biggest challenges, from supply chain disruption to staff turnover. We dove into the issues and some potential solutions for tackling them. Take a look at the full report. This podcast is brought to you by Procurated, the first …

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#25 CJEU Judgments in Sanresa (C-295/20) and Klaipėdos (C-927/19) & Privilege in Academia 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

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In this podcast episode, Marta and Willem discuss CJEU Judgments in Sanresa (C-295/20) and Klaipėdos (C-927/19). In doing so, they pay special attention to Article 58 of Directive 2014/24/EU, the Court's differentiation between technical specification, selection criteria and contract performance conditions, and the differentiation between economic …

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Ep. 66 - Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities with Pennsylvania's Kerry Kirkland 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

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Procurated’s Denitra Gober is joined by Kerry Kirkland, Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities for a conversation on the ways that government can better engage the supplier community. The discussion covers ways that agencies can use grassroots organizations, community engagement and sheer determina…

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#24 Socially Responsible Public Procurement – Reserved Contracts & Independence in the Work of Academics 50:33

1+ y ago50:33

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In this episode of Bestek, the public procurement podcast, Willem and Marta discuss reserved procedures and the ASADE (C‑436/20) and Conacee (C-598/19) Judgements in the context of socially responsible public procurement. They focus on two explicitly legislated reserve procedures - those for sheltered workshops and social enterprises - and discuss …

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Afterthoughts: Response, Recovery and Mitigation of Biological Events 4:49:25

1+ y ago4:49:25

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Seven years after the release of the Commission’s National Blueprint for Biodefense, the Nation remains critically unprepared for future biological events, which threaten to strain resources and impact government efforts to address threats like COVID-19. At this meeting, the Commission intends to further explore challenges for biodefense response, …

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Education: The Key to Collaboration 56:41

1+ y ago56:41

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Getting everyone on board with procurement is easier said than done. All procurement pros face the stigma of “red tape” at one point or another even though we all know how vital the purchasing process is. What’s the key here? This panel says: education, breaking silos, and good customer service. Collaboration and education were hot topics at Bonfir…

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#23 Clean Vehicles Directive’s Interplay with Public Procurement & Publication Languages 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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In this episode, Marta and Willem dig into the Clean Vehicles Directive and its implications for public procurement. In doing so, they put it into the context of the EU Green Deal. They also briefly touch on the specificities of the CV Directive and its revision. Most importantly, they emphasize first sectoral mandatory sustainable criteria imposed…

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Why Collaboration is a Procurement Superpower 8:33

1+ y ago8:33

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After a two-year hiatus we were finally able to get together in person with our amazing users at an Ontario Meetup. After the last few years of isolation, they had much to say about the importance of coming together to share ideas, celebrate successes and challenges, and problem solve together. And on this special mini episode of Inside Public Proc…

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Innovating for Impact in Public Procurement 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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The transformative powers of technology on procurement is something we’ll talk about until we’re blue in the face—but hearing from the people who are reaping the benefits really puts it into perspective. On this episode of Inside Public Procurement, enjoy the recording from the case study session we hosted at the NIGP Annual Forum back in August ti…

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Ep. 65 - A Public Procurement Life with Jack Pitzer 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

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Procurated’s founder and CEO, David Yarkin, sat down with Jack Pitzer, a public procurement legend whose career began in 1966 and spanned more than 40 years, to discuss the evolution of procurement during his tenure, and what it means for the future. Jack worked in two state procurement offices (and was the CPO of IA) and ran procurement for a univ…

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Paving the Way for Cooperative Purchasing 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

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Public procurement pros are the champions of creating positive, impactful change. Every now and again, take a step back and appreciate the ways procurement has real power to make a difference not just for your team and organization, but your community and peers, too. For Ada County, Idaho, that meant creating a procurement environment that empowere…

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Banding Together: Partnerships for Biodefense 4:18:55

1+ y ago4:18:55

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On Thursday, September 22, 2022 the Commission held an in-person meeting - Banding Together: Partnerships for Biodefense. The Commission delved into how to optimize partnerships to defend against biological threats, a critical enabler of success identified in its report released earlier this year, The Athena Agenda: Advancing The Apollo Program for…

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Becoming Your Agency's Trusted Advisor 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

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How often have you heard procurement described as the “department of no”? To your internal clients—who want their goods and services purchased yesterday—the systems and processes you’ve put in place to ensure a fair and transparent process sometimes just look like red tape. But forward-thinking purchasing teams, like the one at San Bernardino Count…

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The Power of Community in Procurement 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

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Have you ever met someone who grew up wanting to go into public procurement? When all of their friends were dressing up as doctors and firefighters for Halloween, they came as a purchasing agent? Us neither. Hardly anyone actively seeks a job in public procurement; you just kinda fall into it. So whether someone is coming to the procurement departm…

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#22 Award Criteria Under the Magnifying Glass & Rasmus’ Advice for PhDs 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

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In this episode, Marta, Willem, and their guest, dr. Rasmus Horskjær Nielsen discuss award criteria and evaluation methods in public procurements. In doing so, Rasmus explains the difference between relevant and controllable competition concepts. In addition, they debate whether there is such a thing as objective criteria For the dessert, you can h…

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Ep. 64 - NIGP Recap & Takeaways w/ Procurated's Becca Moran, Mike Derr, Jenny Doherty, and John Walters 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

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Becca's goal is to elevate the role of public procurement by bringing buyers together on the Procurated platform and making it easy for them to share insights and find great suppliers. She leads the product, design, engineering, marketing, and community functions for the company. Together, her team discovers new ways to solve user problems, builds …

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Leading the Digital Transformation Charge 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

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New technology can be scary to a lot of people which is why digital transformation can be a huge deal in an organization—especially in public sector agencies where tech is notoriously lagging. Leading a new software implementation doesn’t start with technical things, it starts with the very human elements. Getting people on board with change is one…

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Unlocking Your Procurement Superpowers 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

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What do public procurement professionals and superheroes have in common? More than you’d think. While we don’t know many procurement pros with super strength or laser vision, we do know a ton who are the driving force behind their agencies and their communities. Every year, we at Bonfire dig through our databases and gather third-party information …

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