To provide high-quality service, best value through best practices, in a fiscally responsible manner
Deliver user friendly and efficient buying methods, training programs, customer service and support
Develop strategic supplier business relationships and cost effective contracts that leverage the county's buying power and produce significant financial return-on-investment
Support the principles of socially responsible purchasing
Vision
Set the standard for public procurement at the local government level
Be recognized as a leading procurement organization in the public sector and be competitive with best-in-class in the private sector
Values
Accountability for effective stewardship of all public funds we are entrusted to spend
Adaptability to effectively change course when the situation or environment call for it
Collaboration resulting in effective teamwork and strong partnerships across the Department of General Services, the County, and with the external supplier community
Customer responsiveness resulting from engaging our customers and incorporating their feedback to improve our services
Skills development to build the knowledge we need to grow and excel in our individual and divisional roles