National Association of State Procurement Officials Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsKentucky, United States51-200 Employees
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It brings together the directors of central purchasing offices from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to promote best practices and professional standards. The association assists its members with education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies to improve public-sector purchasing. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, NASPO was founded in 1947 in Chicago. It administers a range of programs and initiatives, including cooperative purchasing efforts under NASPO ValuePoint, along with educational and legal resources for procurement practitioners. In 2026, NASPO ValuePoint broadened its ecosystem through a partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., expanding access to public-sector procurement solutions.