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OSD recently welcomed five new Contract Managers to the Sourcing Department, so you will notice some new names on our Contract User Guides. Our newest Sourcing members come with a wealth of experience that includes procurement, contract and project management, and related industry knowledge. Meet the New Contract …Continue Reading New Faces in Strategic Sourcing
With the start of the new year, now’s a perfect time to think about professional development goals for 2019. For those involved in purchasing and procurement, our course on conducting successful procurements, the Strategic Sourcing Certificate Program (SSCP), should be top on your list of …Continue Reading Add Our Sourcing Course to Your 2019 Professional Development Goals
Training Data Included in the New Standings COMMBUYS Loyalty Program results have been tabulated through September 30, 2017, and – for the first time – we’ve included training details for the preceding five quarters. Check out your COMMBUYS Loyalty Program results and see how you …Continue Reading COMMBUYS Loyalty Program Update
Wednesday, November 15 America Recycles Day* is a national initiative to promote environmentally sustainable practices and purchasing. Similar to the goals outlined in the Commonwealth’s Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program, the day prompts consumers to learn about and take advantage of recycling opportunities and to …Continue Reading Get Ready for America Recycles Day!
In December 2017, Paul Fox will celebrate his one-year anniversary of becoming the Director of Facilities at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. Since starting, Paul has brought a fresh outlook and enthusiasm to his role as buyer for the department. “When I began, I was new to the function and didn’t have …Continue Reading Enthusiasm for Statewide Contracts Saves Time & Money for School District
OSD was fortunate to have five stellar interns join our staff during the summer of 2017. Working on various projects across many OSD business units, these interns tackled some tough issues plaguing our traditional systems and processes. Read more about each of our fantastic interns, …Continue Reading OSD Interns Impress Staff with Summer Projects
In conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Association’s (FEMA) National Preparedness Month, Governor Charlie Baker declared September as Emergency Preparedness Month for the Commonwealth. This month is the designated time to plan for safety during droughts, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, and other disasters. Fortunately, by …Continue Reading Use Statewide Contracts to Prepare for Emergencies
Now that the dust has settled from the start of the new fiscal year, it’s time to think about the goals you have this year. All public purchasers are encouraged to attend the Strategic Sourcing Certificate Program (SSCP) hosted by the Operational Services Division. This …Continue Reading Opportunities for Professional Development
Led by Purchasing Agent Kathryn Logan, the City of Quincy’s purchasing team quickly has become a shining example of how to use OSD’s services to maximize municipal efficiency and engage a community. As of August 16, 2017, the City has spent more than $4.7 million in COMMBUYS, and has purchased …Continue Reading City of Quincy: A Commitment to Municipal Efficiency & Collaboration
The Operational Services Division has revamped the COMMBUYS Hall of Fame Program to make it more inclusive and also to incorporate a broader array of activities that are representative of successful COMMBUYS implementation. Among others, the new COMMBUYS Loyalty Program will acknowledge catalog ordering, transacting …Continue Reading COMMBUYS Loyalty Program
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