Proclamation from City of Tucson - PROFESSIONAL BUYERS DAY.pdf

The document is a proclamation by Regina Romero, the Mayor of the City of Tucson, Arizona, declaring March 2021 as Procurement Month and March 10, 2021, as Professional Buyer's Day in the city. It highlights the significant role of public procurement professionals in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in government and business operations. The proclamation emphasizes the value that procurement professionals bring to organizations through various functions like contract administration, strategic procurement strategies, and supplier relationships. It also recognizes the influence of procurement professionals on economic conditions and stresses the importance of upholding values and principles such as accountability, ethics, professionalism, and transparency in the procurement profession. The document urges citizens to acknowledge the contributions of purchasing and materials management professionals in business, industry, and government.