VISION - To be known as leaders in public procurement awareness and education.OBJECTIVES - To provide progressive opportunities for the development of efficient procurement methods and practices;*to encourage ethical standards in buying and selling;*to promote uniform public procurement laws, standards and specifications;*to provide networking opportunities within the professions;*to promote ongoing training and certification of those active in the profession;*to strive to advance the procurement profession;and to observe the Purposes, Aims and Objectives of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.