At a time when public purchasing is in the spotlight, Mississippi State's Office of Procurement and Contracts is taking steps to make the most of state resources. A professional designation now held by two professionals in the department is boosting credentials and service capabilities. Taylor Adams (left), MSU purchasing agent, and Don Buffum (right), director, Office of Procurement and Contracts, are two of only seven certified public purchasing officers in the state.
The Division of Budget & Planning's primary mission is to provide the essential financial, operational, and strategic support functions that enable Mississippi State University to focus on and successfully deliver unparalleled programs of teaching, research, and service.