Smith County Nationally Recognized for Purchasing Practices
Posted/updated on: July 1, 2011 at 12:26 pm
TYLER — Smith County is one of a few government entities nationwide to receive the 2011 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute, County Judge Joel Baker announced this week. According to a county news release, the award is earned by those who demonstrate excellence, innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership in their procurement practices. “We have worked with the Commissioners Court to implement a lot of good procedures,” Smith County Purchasing Director Kelli Davis said. “This is a great honor for the County.”
“This award is based on performance measures and best practices. Mrs. Davis and the Smith County Purchasing Team have gone above and beyond to provide the best and most efficient purchasing procedures to the citizens of Smith County,” County Judge Joel Baker said. Arrangements are in the works for an NPI member to present the award to Smith County in the near future. “The integrity and honesty that Smith County’s Purchasing Department has shown is incredible,” Tarrant County Purchasing Director and former President of the Texas Purchasing Association Jack Beacham said. “Anytime you are considered for an award of this magnitude it is a great honor.”
