OPBA warmly welcomes the following new members (Aug 2023): Samantha Baker, Accounts Payable & Purchasing Coordinator, Municipality of Meaford Ken McLean, Purchasing Specialist, Fleming College Lisa McLinchey, Accounts Payable & Purchasing Clerk, Township of North Dumfries Matthew Green, Coordinator of Materials Management, Marianhill Inc. Long Term Care and Community Support Services Suganya Vithakaran, Commerical/Vendor Management […]
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It seems every time you turn on the news, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the headlines. It’s a game changer; as big, if not bigger, than when the internet was introduced in the workplace. Most of us cannot imagine how we would manage our daily lives without access to the digital world, let alone work. […]
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Don’t miss out! Purchase your OPBA Charity T-Shirt and wear it on Casual Conference Day (Thurs. Oct 5). Net profits will be donated to a local charity, ProjectSHARE. Price: $25.00 + hst. To register or place your order:Click here to register for the conference, order your t-shirt or register for golf. Remember to use a different email […]
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OPBA warmly welcomes the following new members (July2023): Jessica Scheuermann, Supervisor, Procurement, City of Sarnia Amy Thomas, Junior Buyer, Waterloo Region District School Board Richard DeJong, Procurement Professional, County of Simcoe Daniel Jagdeo, Procurement Specialist, City of Mississauga Ardith Inapan, Temporary, Junior Buyer, Waterloo Region District School Board Sandra Young, Procurement Assistant, Hamilton-Wentworth District School […]
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In our daily lives, we often set goals for ourselves, whether they are related to our health, personal growth, or professional aspirations. However, many people struggle to achieve their goals due to their complexity, the need for constant motivation, or simply feeling overwhelmed. This article explores the concept of tiny goals, their significance in achieving […]
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Simone is retiring after 22 years with the Town of Halton Hills!Simone joined the Town in December 2000 as the Manager of Purchasing Services. Over the years her portfolio has expanded to include, town stores and risk management. She is retiring at the end of August as the Senior Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management.Throughout […]
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At Supply Ontario, we believe modernizing procurement is key to delivering better public service value and outcomes. Our mandate is to strengthen supply chain management and procurement practices across the public sector, ensuring Ontario ministries, provincial agencies, hospitals, school boards and other BPS partners have access to high-quality, timely, reliable products at the best value.We […]
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Watch this Conference video or read on to learn more about all the amazing things waiting for you!Kick-start your Conference experience by choosing from one of two pre-conference events.You can spend the afternoon at the magnificent Legends on the Niagara golf course while participating in the Caveat Emptor Cup Challenge. Not a serious golfer? No […]
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The data we leave in our digital footprint is revealing. For businesses, clusters of data can be transformed into intelligence that drives evidence-based decisions. For the broader public sector, where accountability is king, it is vital that purchasing decisions are driven by trends and data insights.“Procurement professionals work with an overwhelming amount of data,” explains […]
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Below are the people from Ontario who’ve recently passed the UPPCC exams and received their certifications (Spring 2023). Alyshia Beuthling, ON, CAN, CPPB Sean Coville, ON, CAN, CPPB Sarah Crooks, ON, CAN, CPPB Malgorzata Drozdiuk, ON, CAN, CPPB Evelina Fortuna, ON, CAN, CPPB Kayla Gray, ON, CAN, CPPB Shama Joshi, ON, CAN, CPPB Gaurav Karanwal, […]
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