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Procurement Director, Cherokee County, Georgia

Greg Anderson, NIGP-CPP, MPA, CPPO, is a dedicated and experienced public procurement professional, currently serving as the Procurement Director for Cherokee County, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience in State and municipal government procurement processes, Greg has shown exceptional skill in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and managing the risks associated with public procurement. He has a strong commitment to the principles of competition and public service, demonstrated through his leadership in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compliance with public procurement laws.

Greg's career includes significant roles in local governments funded by Federal grants (mainly Federal Transit Administration grants), as well as State higher education and more general local government procurement. His expertise encompasses the development and administration of procurement policies and procedures, management of procurement processes, systems, and people, and ensuring compliance with Federal grant procurement requirements. His ability to lead teams and his passion for ethical conduct, continual learning, and fostering best value through transparency and fairness in public purchasing have been evident throughout his career.

Greg holds a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in Local Government Management from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Angelo State University. His certifications include Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (CPP).

In an era where AI is reshaping the landscape of public procurement, Anderson's blend of traditional expertise and forward-thinking approach positions him uniquely to discuss and lead on topics of AI integration in procurement processes. His commitment to ethical conduct, continuous learning, and driving best value through transparency and fairness in public purchasing resonates more than ever in today's technologically evolving procurement environment.

Greg is a contributor on LinkedIn. His most popular article is an interaction with AI Generated content created to help fellow procurement professionals prepare for Emergency situations: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/po-eoc-greg-anderson

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