2018 Procurement Month guest column.docx

The document emphasizes the importance of professional public procurement in government operations, highlighting its role in building trust, promoting honesty, and ensuring fairness in the process of awarding government contracts. It discusses how public procurement officers play a crucial role in serving citizens by strategically using taxpayer money to benefit the community. The text also mentions the significance of incorporating procurement in organizational strategies, setting high standards for conduct and performance, and the impact of transparent and fair procurement processes on government reputation. Additionally, it touches on the challenges faced by procurement officers, the role of public sector procurement in democracy, and the overall goal of improving government operations to enhance the lives of citizens and build trust in government practices.