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The February testing results for Modules A and B are in, and weโre proud to welcome 53 NIGPโCPPs. Their achievement reflects the passion, purpose, and dedication that define our profession.
Every procurement professional has a storyโone that begins with discovery and grows into a purposeful career in service. Our newest NIGPโCPPs embody that journey.
This March, we celebrate you and the impact you make every day. Whether youโre newly certified or well into your career, your story matters. Share your proclamation, your photos, and the pride you bring to this work. Send them to cpatin@nigp.org so we can celebrate you all month long.
MY FORUM
STORY
Ginah Joseph, NIGP-CPP, MPA, CPPO, CPCM, FCCM
Senior Purchasing Agent
City of Hollywood, FL
After 20 years in public procurement, Iโve learned that thereโs always something new to discover. That mindset is what drew me to NIGP and ultimately to NIGP Forum, where I could step away from the daily responsibilities and focus on learning and connecting with people who โgetโ this work.
Forum gave me some of my most memorable professional moments, including earning my NIGPโCPP and taking part in the walk ceremony, which felt like a true milestone.
NIGP Forum 2026
August 23โ26 in Columbus, Ohio, and Virtually
Forum 2026 is where public procurement comes togetherโleaders, innovators, and practitioners from across North America gathering to connect, learn, and shape the future.
Thereโs nothing else like it. And this year, Columbus, Ohio provides the perfect backdrop: a vibrant, walkable city buzzing with energy and ready to inspire.
Join the biggest conversations in the field, experience the opportunities that only happen at Forum, and be part of the momentum that drives new ideas, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
THE STATE OF THE PROFESSION
Looking Ahead
The Evolution of Public Procurement
Source: The State of the Public Procurement Profession 2026
Public procurement has evolved from a ruleโbound process into a strategic function that must navigate uncertainty and deliver lasting public value.
Digital tools now shape decisions across the procurement cycle, but technology alone isnโt what sets organizations apart. The real strength lies in how teams interpret data, challenge algorithms, and pair automation with human judgment.
LEGALLY SPEAKING
BLOG
When Is A Vendor Truly Responsible?
By Kirk Buffington, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., FNIGP
In public procurement, responsibility goes beyond checking boxes. It asks whether a vendor is trustworthy, capable, and proven.
Federal rules (FAR 9.104โ1) boil it down to financial stability, ability to perform, past performance, integrity, and legal eligibility.
But in state and local procurement environments the concept of responsibility takes on added practical importanceโand often broader discretion.
Happy Procurement Month
from Broward Sheriff's Office Purchasing Bureau
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Front Row: Kathryn Nembhard, Franklin Sklar, Auret Gil, Sashagay DaCosta
Second Row: Anissa Yarbrough, Jason Spaide, Daniel Warren, Bethaney Scalf, Jordan Boothe, Cristiane Rodriguez
Back Row: Samentha Morales, Venessa Redman, James Dodgen, John Joseph, Andres Febles, Kasey LafranceMissing: Neesa Warlen and Jane Irizarry
THIS PROFESSION
MATTERS
Excerpt from LinkedIn Post
by Mark Logan, NIGP-CPP, MPA, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P.
PROCUREMENT.
We add value. We mitigate risk. We protect the organization.
We build longโterm relationships โ ethically, consistently, professionally. We do it without fanfare, quietly, behind the scenes.
So during March, letโs recognize the professionals who influence almost everything.
If youโre in Procurement, be proud. This profession matters. You matter.
WORD OF
THE WEEK
Strategic Procurement Planning (SP2) - the transformation of an entityโs mission, goals, and objectives into measurable activities to be used to plan, budget, and manage the procurement function within that entity.
The ultimate goal is to effectuate positive change in organizational culture, systems, and operational processes.
From the NIGP Public Procurement Dictionary of Terms, a comprehensive reference with over 2,300 entries.
A valuable resource for every procurement professional.