Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar: "Procurement Excellence through N.E.R.D.: Achieving Best Value Outcomes" onTuesday, August 19th from 12:00-1:00pm EST. This webinar is presented by James Briscoe and is FREE to active SAMPO members!
James Briscoe Bio:
James Briscoe is the Director of Procurement Services at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), boasting over 20 years of expertise in business operations and finance, with the last eight years dedicated specifically to educational finance/procurement leadership. He is the innovative creator of the N.E.R.D. (Know the Need, Evaluate the Specifics, Research the Details, Delivery) procurement framework, designed to optimize strategic decision-making and value-driven outcomes. James is committed to promoting equity, transparency, and aligning financial strategies with student-centric results. A respected voice in Texas school finance, he frequently shares his expertise at conferences and seminars nationwide. James is also dedicated to family, proudly sharing his life with his wife, Angel, and their eight children.
Presentation Summary:
James Briscoe introduces the transformative N.E.R.D. procurement framework, a strategic model specifically designed to help procurement professionals consistently achieve "best value" outcomes. This session provides practical guidance through the four-step N.E.R.D. process: Knowing the Need, Evaluating Specifics, Researching Details, and Delivery. Participants will learn how to enhance procurement practices by balancing cost, quality, and risk, and aligning them strategically with organizational objectives. By embracing the qualitative approach of N.E.R.D., procurement agents can effectively transition from transactional operations to strategic value-driven processes, ensuring transparency, fairness, and long-term sustainable outcomes for their organizations.