E&I Host:
Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing Manager

Guest:
David Wheeler, Senior Director of Procurement, Orange County Public Schools

In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, David Wheeler, Senior Director of Procurement at Orange County Public Schools, joins E&I host Allison Lambert to discuss his team's experiences with cooperative contracts and the lessons learned along the way. David highlights how leveraging cooperatives, particularly for fleet maintenance and IT services, has helped streamline processes and overcome challenges. He also shares his insights on emerging trends like AI in procurement and the evolution of eProcurement platforms. David emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development for procurement professionals and encourages the continued growth of the field to keep pace with industry changes.

Relevant Links:
Orange County Public Schools Website
E&I's K-12 Commitment
E&I Website

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

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