RFxPremier is proud to announce the formation of its first Supplier Advisory Group for the 2025-2026 term that will provide invaluable feedback, advice, and counsel to RFxPremier’s leadership on various aspects of public procurement and cooperative purchasing.
The Supplier Advisory Group will serve as an open forum for supplier dialogue, ensuring that RFxPremier remains responsive to the needs of its membership and the public. This collaborative approach will help the cooperative stay current with industry solutions and economic trends in facilitating cooperative purchasing contracts.
“As a newly established resource in the cooperative purchasing landscape, we recognize the importance of strong partnerships with our suppliers,” said Zac Christensen, Deputy Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer, NASPO. ” This advisory group represents a crucial step in our commitment to innovation and excellence in the public procurement community. Their insights will be instrumental in shaping our strategies and enhancing our service to public entities across the nation.”
The establishment of the Supplier Advisory Group aligns with RFxPremier’s core values of procurement excellence and delivery of outstanding value. The group comprises a diverse array of vendors, each serving a two-year term. Members will engage with RFxPremier’s leadership through both virtual and in-person meetings throughout their tenure.
Their expertise will be leveraged to refine contract terms and conditions, improve solicitation processes, increase portfolio utilization, and optimize marketing resource allocation.
RFxPremier is pleased to announce the following suppliers as members of its inaugural Supplier Advisory Group for the 2024-2026 term:
- Dustin Lanier, Civic Initiatives
- Bill Evans, Knowledge Services
- Mike Nelson, McKinsey
- Felix Alvarez, Fortinet, Inc
- Christopher White, City Electric Supply
- Jim Burgess, National Car Charging
- Deborah Quackenbush, Virage Simulation
We look forward to working closely with these industry leaders to further RFxPremier’s mission of delivering innovative and cost-effective procurement solutions that benefit the public sector.
About RFxPremier: RFxPremier is a new cooperative contracting organization dedicated to promoting procurement excellence and delivering outstanding value. Committed to enhancing transparency and collaboration, RFxPremier fosters meaningful connections between buyers and suppliers, driving efficiency and innovation in the procurement landscape, while empowering organizations of all sizes to make informed decisions and achieve their procurement goals effectively. RFxPremier works collaboratively with NASPO ValuePoint, the cooperative contracting division of NASPO, who was the catalyst for RFxPremier’s formation. Learn more at rfxpremier.org.