CSMFO Webinar

Procurement Essentials for Finance Leaders –
“What’s in Your Toolbelt?”

a CSMFO webinar

10:00-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Procurement is more than compliance — it’s financial risk management.  Register now to attend this dynamic 75-minute webinar, where we turn procurement from a checkbox into a financial safeguard.  This session will provide an overview of demystifying essential procurement topics – specification and scope development, RFP tools and scoring, contract terms, administration, and a real-world case study.  Learn why effective procurement is crucial for safeguarding your organization’s finances, not just ticking a box.  Plus, this webinar is your gateway to the 6-hour pre-conference deep dive into all things procurement at CSMFO’s 2026 Annual Conference — don’t miss the chance to build your procurement toolbelt.  Bring your questions for an engaging Q&A to cap off the event!

This presentation will provide an overview of the following key items:

• Strategic procurement as a vital tool for financial protection within organizations.
• Actionable insights on core procurement practices.
• A real-world case study on how procurement safeguards resources and drives organizational success.

Advance registration is required for this webinar. REGISTER NOW!

Presenter:

• Johnnie Terry, Jr., NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Retired Procurement Officer

Color Commentator:

• Dennis Kauffman, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, City of Roseville

Audience:

• Local government finance professionals

Continuing Professional Education:    1.5 CPE (Technical)

Cost:  Free for CSMFO members

            $35 for non-CSMFO members

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