There are many associations in addition to CAPPO that are in place to support the procurement industry. CAPPO values our partnership with these organizations to help bring our members education, resources and more.

Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC)

The CollegeBuys Program, brought to you by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, is the official purchasing and contracting hub for California Community Colleges—offering discounts on industry-leading software, technology, supplies, and equipment to support daily operations and campus facilities. CollegeBuys delivers a breadth of value to the system through its institutional purchasing contracts and student-centered retail store programs by providing cost savings, resource conservation, compliant contracting processes, and professional development for procurement professionals. Click here to learn more about what FCCC has to offer through their CollegeBuys Program.

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), Inc. was formally established on January 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. Learn more at naspo.org.

NIGP

NIGP is dedicated to empowering public procurement professionals by providing premier education, cutting-edge research, professional support, technical services, and impactful advocacy. Through these initiatives, we foster growth, innovation, and excellence for our members and other key stakeholders.

Learn more at nigp.org.

National Procurement Institute (NPI)

The National Procurement Institute, founded in 1968 as a non-profit organization, serves public procurement professionals internationally. NPI exists to promote the achievement of excellence in governmental and institutional procurement through education, certification, professional development and networking of its membership. NPI is large enough to serve you and small enough to know you. The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, established by NPI in 1995, recognizes organizations that demonstrate commitment to innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement, and leadership attributes. Click here to learn more on how NPI can help support you and your agency