Battling the Forms and Managing the Contracting Process
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Speaker : KENNETH JONES
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When : Monday, June 09, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Ken Jones has been working in the public and non-profit procurement
field for over 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. Currently Ken works 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 in Nairobi, Kenya. Ken has
presented on various procurement topics both in person and on the Web.
Managing a contract is made easier if it is drafted to protect the interests of your employer. This program will cover some of the do’s and don’ts of drafting a contract, including how to handle forms that need to be included as part of the contract. You will learn about the different terms usually found in a contract and how to use them to protect your organization’s interests. Also, if reviewing a contract created by your vendor, what to look for and be sure you win the battle should there be a dispute. You will also learn how you can exit a contract properly and avoid a conflict.
Areas Covered
After attending this live webinar, you will be able to:
- Describe the do’s and don’ts of drafting a contract.
- Define terms found in a contract and how to use them to protect the organization’s interests.
- Review attachments and exhibits.
- Explain how to exit a contract properly and avoid a conflict.
Who Should Attend
Purchasing Officers, Contract Managers
Why Should You Attend
Gaining knowledge in the contracting process is always a benefit to your institution. When you’re involved in a procurement and the next step is the awarding of the contract you will have more confidence moving forward. Attendees will learn tips to help them protect the interests of their employer and ways to keep contractors compliant.
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$160.00
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