John Robinson, CPSM, CPPO, C.P.M. CPPB is the Director of Purchasing for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he leads a Purchasing Team focused on best value procurement, process improvement, supply relationship management and customer engagement. Prior to his arrival at UNCW, John served as Director of Procurement for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority where he led a procurement transformation project taking the organization from a decentralized procurement operation to a centralized procurement and strategic sourcing operation. Additionally, prior to his arrival at RDU, John served as Director of Materials Management at the North Carolina State Ports Authority and Senior Procurement Agent with the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. John served the first twelve years of his procurement career in the textile industry with J.P. Stevens & Company. John is also the President of 1 Positive Leadership, LLC, a Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker with the John Maxwell Team, an instructor in Supply Chain and Procurement with the National Institute of Governmental Procurement and an ISM certified instructor for Certified Professional in Supply Management Prep.
John specializes in leadership development, coaching and teaching; public/private sector supply chain, procurement and contracting; employee engagement, emotional intelligence; and development and building organizational success from the inside out accomplished through building collaboration and efficiency in business processes and developing individual knowledge and skills.
With more than 28 years in supply chain operations of manufacturing and public sector, John brings working knowledge and academic knowledge to your operation. Holding a Master of Science Degree in Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Business, Certified Professional in Supply Management and Certified Purchasing Manager credentials from the Institute for Supply Management, and Certified Public Procurement Officer and Certified Professional Public Buyer credentials from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council; John has invested in a career of personal and professional development focused on helping others succeed and achieve their goals.
Developing strong contract management and performance skills is crucial for personal growth in the field of public procurement. NIGP’s Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance is an activity-based learning experience that equips learners with the essential knowledge and techniques required to ensure all contractual obligations are met. By consulting with end users and legal staff, learners will gain the expertise to draft and finalize legally-enforceable contracts. They will also learn how to effectively manage parties involved in a contract, promote supplier relationship management, and customize terms and conditions to meet entity needs. This course is a valuable opportunity for professionals seeking to enhance their contract management capabilities.
Pricing:
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Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Early)
$372.00
10/10/2024
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Standard)
$465.00
10/11/2024
12/05/2024
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Non-Member: Standard)
$565.00
12/05/2024
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Early) $372.00 Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Non-Member: Standard) $565.00 (prices valid until Oct 10, 2024)
In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:
Ensure all of the required duties and tasks, along with applicable legal clauses, are included in the final contract by consulting with end users and legal staff as required.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of contract administration team members.
Ensure that all parties involved in a contract are meeting identified deliverables, payment milestones, and terms as specified in the contract.
Promote enhanced supplier relationship management through consistent, intentional, and effective communication.
Describe how to create or customize terms and conditions in a contract to meet the needs of the entity.
Intended Audience
This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:
Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.
Completion Requirements
In order to successfully complete the NIGP Competency Module, learners must:
Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event.
Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 82% or higher.
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Sessions
December 9, 2024
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance
Cancellation Policy
Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.
Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
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Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance
