The future of procurement: Government Procurement talked to a number of analysts and experts to gain some insight into what the future might hold for the profession.(Cover story)

From: Government Procurement | Date: April 1, 2008| Author: Keating, Michael | Copyright information

There will be minimal overall employment growth for the public-sector procurement profession during the next decade. However, the impending retirement of baby boomers in the profession will prompt many agencies to post "help wanted" signs--but "paper pushers" need not apply. Meanwhile, obtaining professional certification and continuing education credits will become more important than ever.

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