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Are you finding it difficult to communicate the fundamental principles of public procurement to a wide range of stakeholders in your jurisdiction, including new hires, user departments, and elected officials? You are not alone!

Join us for a training that will teach you how to break down complex procurement topics into relatable, digestible content for audiences new to procurement. Through real-world case studies on engaging political stakeholders, upskilling new hires, and empowering user department, you will learn how peer jurisdictions have successfully demystified public procurement through Procurement 101 trainings, leading to greater understanding, collaboration, and trust among all stakeholders.
Here’s the problem: Your stakeholders are focused on getting their “stuff”. They don’t know - or don’t discuss - the right issues with the supplier.
Your stakeholders need your help to identify issues they should raise early in the acquisition process. Help them to help you!

Registration is free.

Join your SoCal procurement professionals for a 5K run (or walk) at the 2025 Surf City Marathon! Please scan the QR code on the flyer for additional details. Registration is required through the event organizer, NOT SoCal NIGP. Payment is required as part of the registration process.

Kickstart your procurement success by diving into the essentials of RFP best practices. This session explains what RFPs are, how they differ from other procurement methods, and equips you with strategies to effectively engage suppliers before, during and after the RFP process.

Transform your approach to RFPs by learning the art of effective design. Understand the importance of creating and using easy to navigate templates and structuring RFPs to effectively communicate your needs.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Leadership Summit 2025, happening in vibrant Chicago from February 20-22! No matter where you are in your leadership journey, there’s a program designed just for you.

Enhance your evaluative skills to ensure your RFP responses align perfectly with your goals. Learn how to assess effectively, understand the nuances of asking for clarifications versus rectifications and how to manage evaluation dynamics.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Leadership Summit 2025, happening in vibrant Chicago from February 20-22! No matter where you are in your leadership journey, there’s a program designed just for you.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Leadership Summit 2025, happening in vibrant Chicago from February 20-22! No matter where you are in your leadership journey, there’s a program designed just for you.

Deep dive into best practice for evaluation methodologies to distinguish the best supplier solution and proposal response. We explore how to set up detailed evaluation criteria, including technical and performance assessments, how to ensure your decision-making is objective and how to incorporate scheduling in your evaluations.

Master creating and managing an evaluation committee with this focused session. Learn how to select the right mix of skills and perspectives, how to set clear roles, and create transparent processes.

Conclude your RFP process as strategically as you began with our comprehensive guide to post-evaluation activities. Connect learning points, discuss innovative RFP types, and refine future strategies.

Embrace the future of procurement by exploring eProcurement systems, AI and automation tools. Learn the benefits and challenges of implementing these technologies.