Purchasing Peer Network
Staff contact – Anna Mayo
About the network
The Purchasing Peer Network is a forum for National Assembly members with major responsibility in large-volume purchasing and materials management. The group
shares their expertise and challenges on a wide range of supply chain issues including minority and women-owned suppliers, in-house vs. third-party purchasing,
spend consolidation and group buys, disaster supplies and food, e-purchasing systems, and appliance vendors. A signed nondisclosure agreement is required so
pricing and other sourcing information can be shared in confidence among the participants.
Meetings
The Purchasing Peer Network meets twice a year, typically in the spring and fall. The location varies and is usually hosted by a participant. Volunteers of
America has hosted in Alexandria Virginia and the American Red Cross in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meetings usually run from 10-3.
Communications
The National Assembly is responsible for attendance and agenda information. Val Castenada, Director of Strategic Sourcing for the YMCA, is the current network
chairman. For further information contact: amayo@nassembly.org.