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INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC procurement CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, VOLUME 3 2004 WHAT IS PUBLIC procurement ? DEFINITIONAL PROBLEMS AND IMPLICATIONS Robert E. Lloyd and Clifford P. McCue* ABSTRACT. At all levels of government, inconsistencies exist regarding the body of knowledge and terminology used to define PUBLIC procurement . Perspectives on what PUBLIC procurement is or should be vary from routine ordering to sophisticated analysis of government spending. DEFINITIONAL ambiguity has hampered attempts to define the field and unify its focus. This exploratory article examines the implications of the range of definitions that has led to debate and uncertainty about the proper role of PUBLIC procurement professionals. The lack of clarity in PUBLIC procurement challenges the profession as it seeks to enhance its competency and expand its influence beyond traditional control oriented roles.
of Federal Procurement Policy,” the job series for buyers is referred to as “Contracting” (U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1983), most policy professionals in the field hold the job title of “Procurement Analyst,” and no initiatives are underway to change the term (Lloyd 2000).
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