Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Ross Taylor announced today that the West Virginia Purchasing Division has been awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute (NPI) for the second consecutive year.
The NPI recognizes public and non-profit organizations each year which demonstrate organizational excellence in public procurement. The West Virginia Purchasing Division is the only government agency in West Virginia and one of only seven state agencies in the United States to receive this award. Established judging criteria are designed to measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership attributes of the procurement function.
“It is gratifying to see the Purchasing Division recognized nationally for the second consecutive year for its dedication in providing the gold standard of procurement practices on behalf of state agencies,” said Secretary Taylor. “It is important that we earn and maintain the public’s confidence and trust in how we procure goods and services at the best possible price using state taxpayers’ dollars.”
The Purchasing Division will be recognized in October at the NPI’s 46th Annual Conference and Products Exposition in Dallas, which will include a presentation of all 199 award winners throughout the United States.
“I’m pleased and extremely proud of the dedication, innovation and, most importantly, professionalism of our staff,” said Purchasing Director Dave Tincher. “Their tireless effort and work ethic of these state employees enable our West Virginia citizens to feel confident that the state procurement process is operating effectively and efficiently.”
Founded in 1968, the NPI establishes cooperative relationships among its members and develops efficient purchasing methods and practices in the areas of governmental, educational, and institutional procurement. The mission of NPI is to facilitate the educational and professional development of its members.
In related news, the Purchasing Division announces the introduction of its new mobile application to serve as a central location for state procurement information for those who wish to do business with the state of West Virginia and for state agency procurement employees. This app is available for Apple iOS-based and Android OS-based devices and can be utilized from a wide range of mobile devices. To download the app, search for “WV Purchasing Division” on either the Google Play Store or the App store.
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