Public Sector Procurement Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona Public Finance Information Evening March 22, 2017

What is Public Sector Procurement?

Public Procurement government purchases from private sector national and regional level subject to specific rules and policies Public procurement is the process by which government departments or agencies purchase goods and services from the private sector. It takes place at both a national and regional level, and the process will usually be subject to specific rules and policies covering how the relevant decisions are made.

taxpayers’ money spent wisely — procurement of goods, services or constructions on behalf of a public authority, such as a government agency government procurement accounts for a substantial part of the global economy (10-20% of GDP) taxpayers’ money spent wisely — skilled buyers and effective governance for supply assurance and compliance Government procurement, or public procurement, is the procurement of goods, services or constructions on behalf of a public authority, such as a government agency. With 10 to 20% of GDP, government procurement accounts for a substantial part of the global economy. At the heart of public sector procurement, no matter where in the world you are, is the ability to demonstrate that taxpayers’ money is being spent wisely. This means first, ensuring buyers have the right skills for the task, and second, that effective governance is in place for supply assurance and compliance.

Where is Public Sector Procurement Practiced?

Federal County City/Town State Special Districts Department of Defense State Department Homeland Security Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency County Maricopa County Sheriffs’ Department City/Town City of Tempe State Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Department of Transportation Special Districts Fire Districts (i.e. Superstition Fire + Medical District) School Districts (i.e. Tempe Union High School District)

Who practices Public Sector Procurement?

Agency/Department Heads Agency/Department Deputies City/County Managers Assistant City/County Managers Department Directors Assistant Department Directors Procurement Administrators Purchasing Managers Procurement Officers/Buyers Various procurement support staff Customers

Goods/Services Procured Vehicles (fire, police, buses, refuse, dump trucks, mowers, backhoes) Aircraft Boats Fuel Equipment Furniture Office Supplies Chemicals (water treatment, fertilizers, pest control) Uniforms Street lights and traffic signals Safety Supplies Computer hardware Firearms and ammunition Services Utilities (gas, electric) Telecommunications Contracted labor Consultants Construction services Software maintenance Trade services (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)

City of Tempe Procurement is handled by: Procurement Section of Internal Services Department (except for construction) Engineering Division of Public Works Department (All construction procurement)

Procurement Staffing/Qualifications Procurement Administrator Bachelor’s in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration 5 years of experience in purchasing and materials management, including 2 years of administrative and/or supervisory responsibility Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) , or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.) Procurement Officer (3) Bachelor's degree with classes in procurement, supply chain management, business administration 3 years of increasingly responsible buying and contracts administration experience Desired certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Procurement Specialist (3) Associate’s degree with preference towards major coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or business Two years of procurement, accounting, clerical or customer service experience Engineering Staffing Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering CIP Design and Construction Manager Engineering Services Manager

Want to learn more? National Procurement Institute www.npiconnection.org National Institute for Government Purchasing www.nigp.org Various federal, state and local government sites for example www.tempe.gov/procurement Contact GFOAz for a referral at 602.258.5786 or info@gfoaz.org

Questions? Jerry L. Hart, CPA Deputy Internal Services Director - Finance Internal Services Department jerry_hart@tempe.gov 480.350.8505 City of Tempe 20 E Sixth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281