Brian Smith is the Purchasing Manager for Multnomah County, Oregon where he is responsible for the purchasing policies and practices of the County. Brian's passion is increasing value by creating leverage on exciting projects. It wasn't enough to create a surplus program from scratch; he promoted the lessons learned and actively sought ways to include a diverse set of partners aimed at meeting the needs of multiple public agencies with a coherent system. Whether engaging with internal clients or collaborating with other public agencies, he doggedly pursues innovation in the public sphere and creates greater value for taxpayers. Brian is an NIGP Chapter Ambassador and supported the establishment of the Ambassador Program as Chair during its initial two years. He was NIGP's 2013 Professional Manager of the Year, and is an active member of two local chapters: Columbia Chapter and OPPA.
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Construction - Procurement Without Rules: A Construction Case Study of Public Procurement Values and Principles in Practice