Ep 17: Modernizing Procurement for the State of Ohio feat. Andrew Cochran

RELEASED 9/24/2024

Procurement transformation is always a complex, high-stakes effort, but when the organization going through the change is in the public sector, every effort has to be made to minimize disruption – especially when the public may be affected.

When the state of Ohio decided to transform their procurement organization, they started by laying a foundation that combined vision, communication plans, and change management. 

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Philip Ideson is joined by Andrew Cochran, the State eProcurement Manager at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Andrew has worked for the state since 2013 and is involved in everything from system design to change management and rollout to continuous improvement activities.

Andrew takes this opportunity to explain how his team set themselves up for success before, during, and after their transformation:

• Defining and then staying true to Ohio’s statewide guiding vision for procurement 
• The importance of investing in a stakeholder roadmap and consistent communication plan
• Ensuring that procurement is prepared to support public policy and adjust with it over the long term

Links: Andrew Cochran on LinkedIn