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What is Cooperative Purchasing & How Does it Benefit Public Sector Procurement?

American City & Country

Cooperative purchasing , by combining the needs of many agencies, not only lowers costs but also improves access to quality products and services, simplifies procurement processes, and ensures compliance with regulations. What is Cooperative Purchasing? This reduces the need for bid preparation and evaluation.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing.

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OpenAI further expands its generative AI work with the federal government

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Federal contract records show that the National Gallery of Art purchased OpenAI licenses earlier this fall. After beginning tests of OpenAI tools last year, the agency purchased an annual license for ChatGPT Enterprise this past summer. NASA, too, appears to have doubled down on the technology.

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Applications are open for the AWS Education Accelerator

AWS Public Sector

As the education field continues to evolve, data-driven decision making is an essential strategy to transform teaching and learning practices and unlock new opportunities for student success. To help accelerate innovation in education, AWS has launched the new AWS Education Accelerator.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

City of Bellingham Position: Purchasing Manager Location: Bellingham, Washington Closing Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time Interview Schedule: The most qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview on August 31, 2017. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Specialist for Kitsap Transit

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Kitsap Transit Position: Purchasing Specialist Location: Bremerton, Washington Closing Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm Salary: $22.29 - $29.98 This position also prepares resolutions with applicable supporting documentation for the Board of Commissioners’ review and approval.

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Microsoft and GSA enter agreement to address federal IT acquisition

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The program will also include commitments to develop “enhanced governmentwide support and education capabilities. The agency stated in its release that Microsofts commitment to this effort ensures a unified approach offering consistent benefits to agencies regardless of size or purchasing method.

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