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The official publication of NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
BUILDING
BETTER supplier
relationships
How procurement
agencies and suppliers
can work together
PLUS:
Using rebates
and surpluses to
generate revenue
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prices and procurement
NIGP Diversity Council
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