Competency Module: Market Analysis and Forecasting
Course

Competency Module: Market Analysis and Forecasting

  • Date: 05/15/2024
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM Pacific Time
  • End Time: 5:00 PM Pacific Time
  • Location: Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Rd, Conference Facilities, Redmond, OR, 97756-9293
  • Hosted By: Oregon Public Purchasing Association, Inc. Chapter of NIGP
  • Instructor: Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
    NIGP MASTER INSTRUCTOR
    Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA

    Mike retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in August 2016. While he was with the State, Mike was in the Office of Procurement Services (OPS) in the Finance and Administration Cabinet (FAC) where he was a Strategic Procurement Specialist II.

    Mike began his procurement career with the State in April 2000. During this time, he had the responsibility of creating and administering the Master Agreement Contracts for many of the transportation related items - fleet vehicles, school buses, tires, tractors, mowers, backhoes, all-terrain vehicles, boats, aircraft, fleet fuel, diesel and propane fuels. Mike was also the subject matter expert on all types of insurance, advertising, marketing, and digital media services, office supplies, and public safety and law enforcement items.

    He worked with many State Agency representatives in the development of Request for Bids (RFBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) which resulted in Contracts and Master Agreement Contracts for their use. These were for the use of many of the State Agencies, local governments (cities and counties), schools, and universities. He also worked closely with those he supported on their Procurement Buying Plans and Spend Analysis.

    In addition to Mike’s State procurement-related experience, Mike has management supervisory experience. His supervisory responsibility and accountability were for various size U.S. Army active-duty units (as a Platoon Leader for a 35-person platoon (at Ft Campbell, KY) and as a Battery Commander for a 150-person Air Defense Artillery battery (at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany.) He had responsibility for office staff management in logistical and supply-related active and reserve-duty offices. Mike served as a military Instructor as well as a Regional Coordinator for 6 years in the Command and General Staff Officer College (CGSOC) and taught numerous strategic and logistical courses to military personnel. Mike retired from the US Army Reserves with 28 years of service.

    Mike served as the supervisor for the procurement office / warehouse in an automotive Tier 1 parts supplier. Mike insured that the procurement and warehousing activities were accomplished in a timely manner to allow for uninterrupted automotive parts production and delivery. He was also responsible for all operational and maintenance related procurements for the production facility.

    Mike received his NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification in May 2021, his Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification in November 2008, and his Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification in April 2002. Prior to his retirement, Mike served as a member of the NIGP Chapter - Kentucky Public Procurement Association (KPPA) Board of Directors and was the Chairperson of the Education, Professional Development, and Certification Committee. Mike was honored to be selected as the recipient of the KPPA Betty Bingham Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2017.

    In his much-awaited role as retired, Mike plans to continue facilitating NIGP courses and to travel as much as possible.

    Contact information:

    Email: mikegustafson54@gmail.com

    Cell: (502) 680-2671

    Currently on the NIGP Faculty for the following courses:

    • Contract Administration
    • Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
    • Risk Management in Public Contracting
    • Sourcing and Solicitation
    • Specialization Certificate - Construction Procurement
    • Core Certificate - Foundations of Planning and Analysis
    • Core Certificate - Foundations of Strategy and Policy
    • Competency Module - Cost, Price, and Value Analysis
    • Competency Module - Economics, Budget, Financial Management, and Accounting
    • Competency Module - Ethics, Integrity, and Transparency
    • Competency Module - Marketing Analysis and Forecasting
    • Competency Module - Negotiations
    • Competency Module - Requirements, Planning, and Understanding
    • Competency Module - Specification Development
    • Competency Module - Standardization
    • CPPB Prep Class
    • CPPO Prep Class

    Previously on the Faculty for NIGP courses prior to the beginning of the Pathways program:

    • Contract Administration in the Public Sector
    • Developing and Managing Requests For Proposals in the Public Sector
    • Introduction to Public Procurement
    • Risk Management
    • Sourcing in the Public Sector
    • Strategic Procurement Planning
    • The Legal Aspects of Public Purchasing
  • Level: Advanced Practitioner
  • Format: In-Person
  • Contact Hours: 8
  • CEUs: 0.8
Enhancing strategic decision-making and analysis skills is crucial for procurement professionals. NIGP’s Competency Module: Market Analysis and Forecasting is an activity-based learning experience designed to equip learners with the ability to incorporate strategic analysis and tracking tools. By applying quantitative and qualitative analysis in decision making, learners can effectively determine the needs of internal stakeholders and align them with prevailing market trends. This course also emphasizes continuous research and analysis to procure and distribute commodities in the most suitable and efficient manner. Develop your expertise and advance your procurement career with this comprehensive course.

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Objectives

In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:

  • Incorporate strategic analysis and tracking tools to determine the needs of internal stakeholders in concert with prevailing market trends.
  • Apply quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and data in decision making.
  • Apply intelligence gleaned through continuous, broad-based research and analysis in order to arrive at the most suitable approach for procuring and distributing commodities needed by the entity.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Mid-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as senior buyers, managers, directors, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.   

  • Non-procurement managers and supervisors who either provide procurement functions that support entity programs under delegated authority, or who already have a good understanding of basic procurement principles but wish to get more in-depth, hands-on training.   

  • Professionals who are employed by local governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly funded or created entities) who either serve within or manage the procurement function.  

  • Supplier managers and supervisors seeking to understand the public procurement function from a more in-depth holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.  


Completion Requirements

In order to successfully complete the NIGP Competency Module, learners must:

  • Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event.
  • Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
  • Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 83% or higher.
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Miscellaneous

Local Contact

Name:Heidi Blasingame
Phone:503-681-4458
Fax:503-640-3603
Email:BlasingameH@CleanWaterServices.org

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Cancellation Policy

Registration and payment must be received 30 days prior to the seminar start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability.  A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 30 days of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.  

Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information. 

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