Webinar: The City of New York's Procurement Strategy by BizClik Media

The City of New York's Procurement Strategy

About

Join us for an insightful keynote address by Lisa Flores, the Chief Procurement Officer of the City of New York. In this session, Ms. Flores will share her expertise on transforming public procurement to drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation within one of the world's largest and most complex municipal supply chains. She will discuss strategic initiatives aimed at streamlining procurement processes, enhancing supplier diversity, and leveraging technology to improve service delivery. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on overcoming common procurement challenges and fostering sustainable practices that can be applied in both public and private sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading figure in urban procurement management and to explore the future of public procurement in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Agenda

How can public procurement be transformed to drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation?
What strategic initiatives is Lisa Flores implementing to streamline procurement processes and enhance supplier diversity?
How can lessons from the City of New York's procurement practices be applied across both public and private sectors to foster sustainability and overcome common challenges?

Presenters

Neil Perry

Moderator - Group Content Director at BizClik

Lisa Flores

Director & City Chief Procurement Officer at City of New York

Lisa M. Flores serves as Chief City Procurement Officer and Director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS). With over 20 years of experience in government, Lisa is an expert in New York City procurement rules and systems and is an advocate for procurement reform.

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, Lisa is a proud Latina and a fierce advocate of equity and increasing opportunities for local minority and women-owned business enterprises. Under her leadership, MOCS has implemented several initiatives focused on demystifying the City’s procurement process by addressing issues such as access to information, language barriers, and process reform. In 2023, Lisa launched the MOCS in Your Neighborhood, monthly in-person workshops designed to provide prospective contractors with the critical support needed to contract with New York City. The initiative fulfilled her promise to “meet businesses where they are.”

Before becoming Director, Lisa served as the Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement, where she oversaw the review of all contracts, contract amendments, leases, and concessions between City agencies and vendors to determine whether the agreements should be registered.

Lisa received a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics and Spanish from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

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