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DESCRIPTION:Procurement Specialists Meeting\n\n11/26/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 11/26/26 12:00 PM EST\Description:\n\nProcurement Specialists Meeting \nThursday, November 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET | Virtual Event\nRegistration closes: November 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET\n\n\nWe have rebranded the "Buyers Meeting" to "Procurement Specialists Meeting" to better reflect the broader scope and role of public procurement professionals.\n\nJoin us quarterly for a unique and inclusive gathering of procurement peers! Our Procurement Specialists Meetings offer a welcoming space for professionals in a Procurement capacity within their organization, regardless of title. These facilitated sessions use a structured yet flexible format that ensure everyone’s voice is heard and that current topics of interest are shared and discussed. Come prepared to ask questions, listen, and connect with peers in this virtual networking session.\n\nNote: These sessions are designed for those actively involved in procurement and are not intended for people leaders who do not directly procure goods and services.\n\nSend your burning questions or discussion topics to events@opba.ca at least one week before the meeting.\n\nA free OPBA member exclusive opportunity! Attendees eligible for two (2) contact hours.\n
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(31, 45, 61);"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Procurement Specialists Meeting&nbsp;</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Thursday, November 26, 2026&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong>10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp;Virtual Event<br />
<strong>Registration closes: November 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET</strong></span></p>
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<p>We have rebranded the &quot;Buyers Meeting&quot; to &quot;Procurement Specialists Meeting&quot; to better reflect the broader scope and role of public procurement professionals.</p>

<p>Join us quarterly for a unique and inclusive gathering of procurement peers! Our Procurement Specialists Meetings offer a welcoming space for professionals in a Procurement capacity within their organization, regardless of title. These facilitated sessions use a structured yet flexible format that ensure everyone&rsquo;s voice is heard and that current topics of interest are shared and discussed. Come prepared to ask questions, listen, and connect with peers in this virtual networking session.</p>

<p>Note: These sessions are designed for those actively involved in procurement and are not intended for people leaders who do not directly procure goods and services.</p>

<p>Send your burning questions or discussion topics to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:events@opba.ca ?subject=Agenda%20item%20ideas%20for%20Procurement%20Specialist%20Meeting">events@opba.ca</a>&nbsp;at least one week before the meeting.<br />
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<strong>A free OPBA member exclusive opportunity!&nbsp;Attendees eligible for two (2) contact hours.</strong></p>

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