March is Procurement Month

Procurement Month

It's YOU time!

In this month, we acknowledge all our professionals who make a difference in procurement efficiency and effectiveness. This month provides the opportunity to help educate elected officials, administrators, taxpayers, and vendors about the procurement process and the admirable work our members perform every day.

Happy Procurement Month

"It's YOU time"

Message from NIGP CEO Rick Grimm


The best part of being a public servant in the Procurement Profession is being entrusted with great responsibilities that require daily application of high morals and ethics. Also the ability to elevate the profession through continual education and community impact - Sandra Herrera, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM, ACP Procurement Director, Collier County Government, Naples, FL	I have worked in ths profession for 35 years and I enjoy it immensely. In all my years, my greatest accomplishments have been to mentor and help get new purchasing professionals started on their way. - Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager, City of Buda, TX	Four years ago I published my first RFP for a new City Hall. Several delays and change orders later, our city installed the last stell beam. Some good things take time but having a reliable support system to reach out to through NIGP forums and online communities makes the wait worth it. - Brooke Smith, MIS, CMC City Reorder, Murray City Reorders Office, Murray, UT

“I LOVE Procurement. I'm helping people get what they need so I have a sense of accomplishment knowing I am able to serve. ”

Shannon Nolan, NIGP-CPP

Director, Procurement Services, Cherokee County School District, GA

“Working as a procurement professional is such an enriching experience and allows me to connect with amazing people all over the world! I feel so blessed to be part of this amazing community of procurement professionals! ”

Maija Lampinen, NIGP-CPP, CPPB

Procurement and Contracts Manager, Port of Everett, WA

“Every day I learn something new or am dealing with a new situation which is very exciting. Mentoring and guiding internal stakeholders and colleagues is invigorating. ”

Marina McLaughlan, NIGP-CPP, CPPB

Manager of Procurement Services, Waterloo Region District School Board, ON

“It amazes me, that in addition to the stress of ensuring our agencies could accomplish their missions, and that our communities had the resources they needed to respond to this crisis; we’ve still found ways to support one another. ”

Tara L. Acton, CPPB

Director of Procurement and Central Services Mohave County, AZ