Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

• To provide high-quality service, best value through best practices, in a fiscally responsible manner
• Deliver user friendly and efficient buying methods, training programs, customer service and support
• Develop strategic supplier business relationships and cost effective contracts that leverage the county's buying power and produce significant financial return-on-investment
• Support the principles of socially responsible purchasing

Vision

• Set the standard for public procurement at the local government level
• Be recognized as a leading procurement organization in the public sector and be competitive with best-in-class in the private sector

Values

• Accountability for effective stewardship of all public funds we are entrusted to spend
• Adaptability to effectively change course when the situation or environment call for it
• Collaboration resulting in effective teamwork and strong partnerships across the Department of General Services, the County, and with the external supplier community
• Customer responsiveness resulting from engaging our customers and incorporating their feedback to improve our services
• Skills development to build the knowledge we need to grow and excel in our individual and divisional roles