BENEFITS of Membership

• Education - KPPA sponsors multiple training opportunities throughout the year, in addition to hosting NIGP classes (registered and paid by members through NIGP).
• Certification - KPPA promotes certification through the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) and NIGP’s Pathways credentialing program by offering content training, testing prep courses, and monetary incentives to members.
• Networking - KPPA provides access to a member directory of over 250 public procurement professionals from across the Commonwealth.
• Procurement Month - The month of March is designated by NIGP as “Procurement Month.” To recognize and celebrate “Procurement Month”, KPPA offers its members a free fun-filled day of workshops and networking.
• Scholarships - KPPA awards numerous scholarships totaling in excess of $10,000 each year to its members to be used toward continuing education.
• Awards - KPPA recognizes the hard work of its members through awards such as Buyer of the Year, Manager of the Year, & Agency of the Year.
• Outreach - KPPA keeps members aware of chapter and NIGP events, members’ achievements, and other current procurement news/events through KPPA’s website, newsletter, social media outlets and email blasts.