Speaker Profile
KENNETH JONES
Ken Jones has been working in the public and non-profit procurement field for 30 years. He worked for the New York State Office of Taxation and Finance as a Purchasing Assistant from 1985-87 and left there to work for the University at Albany, SUNY where he served as a Purchasing Agent and in 1999 was the Assistant Director supervising and providing training for the Office of Purchasing and Contracts. This included proving training for both State procurement and The Research Foundation for SUNY procurement rules and regulations. His previous purchasing experience included procuring commodities, services and construction for the departments on campus. A past Director of the SUNY Purchasing Association, Ken retired from the position of Assistant Director in January of 2014. However he was requested to continue to assist the office through the end of 2014. Afterward Ken worked part time for the SUNY Center for International Development as a Procurement Specialist assisting primarily with their program in Kenya, Africa. Ken has trained many University staff on procurement rules and regulations. He established online ordering processes with vendors ranging from Office supplies to Lab chemicals and continues to provide training in his current position to procurement staff at the University at Albany, SUNY.
Kenneth Jones
May 10 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
New York State Procurement Overview
This workshop will enable you to feel confident that you have the basic skill sets to operate in the NYS Government Purchasing Arena. It will help you avoid making mistakes that could lead to payment or contract rejection by auditors. The areas covered may lead you to look for more training in specific procurement processes. Vendors will get a better understanding of what they must do to be compliant and su..
Kenneth Jones
June 12 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Selecting Vendors and RFP Drafting
Request for Proposal (RFP) process can use additional guidance in creating a qualified vendor pool and to create and score an RFP. This program will cover creating a vendor data base and creating a qualified vendor pool for an RFP. In addition the program will cover ways to get better qualified vendors using an RFI and vendor responsibility review processes. Samples of RFP terms, technical scoring and cost ..
Kenneth Jones
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Implementing Purchasing Policies
Ensure you have up-to-date information on policies, procedures, and contracts. You will learn about the different elements that make up a standard procurement procedure. The topic will cover those looking to improve or change a current procurement policy or program and also for those starting from scratch. You will learn about technical areas to include in structuring a new or improved procedure or program ..
How to Administer Vendor Assessments
A Responsibility Check should be done before an award or contract is made to a vendor. This process will help ensure that a vendor is capable and reliable. Participants will learn how to Document an Assessment Review. They will learn ways to do Customization for vendor Types. Attendees will be able to understand what a Verification Check List is and how to create and use one. In addition, they will be given..