SEPTEMBER 20248GOVBUSINESS REVIEWFIND A FULFILLING CAREER IN PROCUREMENTProcurement is a wonderful, niche career in a world where most people don't know we even exist! As procurement professionals, we seem to be behind the scenes of most organizations, but it is such a fulfilling career where we play a background yet crucial role in allowing an organization to fulfill its duties to its citizens. Procurement allows for the continuation of operations when purchasing office supplies and guiding in proper procurement methods in other small purchases to the fruition of larger projects such as drainage, road, park and playground improvements/development, new building construction and remodeling.We may be in the background most of the time, but our role is essential to a smooth and successful project. The better the solicitation is drafted, the better the expectations are outlined, and the better we can advise and assist with project accountability through the contract. Thus, planning and preparation is key. As part of middle management, I take pride and responsibility in training the team of procurement professionals around me. By asking the right questions, the project stakeholders are given the opportunity to provide us with the Betsy Roque, Assistant Director of Purchasing & Contracting, City of McAllenByBetsy RoqueIN MY OPINION
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