Benchmarking: NIGP Studies….. Past, Present, and FutureNIGP Research ProgramBiennial Flagship ResearchBenchmarking (2001)Compensation (2003)2NIGP Research ProgramTopical ResearchRecent:• P-Card Benchmarking• Spend Analysis• Strategic Sourcing3NIGP Research ProgramTopical ResearchPlanned:• Energy procurement• Succession Planning• Sustainability4NIGP Research Program2010 Benchmark Study5Today’s Focus2010 Benchmark Study• Scope and Methodology• Analysis of Survey Results• Conclusions & Recommendations6Scope and Methodology7Survey Overview – Goals• Understand the organizational issues and trends procurement entities are facing today• Help procurement directors understand their operations in context of the larger community8Survey MethodologyEmail InvitationsOn-line survey: SurveyMonkeyConducted April-May 2010322 responses9Who Responded?34% City/Municipality24% County/Region11% School District (K-12)9% State Agency (Not Central Procurement)8% Special District/Authority6% College/University4% State/Province Central Procurement10Response Count by NIGP RegionNHMEVTWANDMTMNMAORWINYIDSDRIMIWYCTOHPAINILNVIANJNEDEKYUTWVCAMDVACOKSMODCNCTNOKAZSCNM ARGAALMSHILATXAKFL11Source: PTI & INPUTANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESULTS12Total Employment LevelsLess than 200 FTEs28%200 to 50019%501 to1,00015%1,001 to 1,5005%1,501 to 2,0006%2,001 to 5,00014%5,001 or more13%Procurement ...