Aurora Training Advantage Expert
Kenneth Jones
Business Administration, Taxation and AccountingKen Jones has been working in the public and non-profit procurement field for over 30 years. He worked for the New York State Office of Taxation and Finance as a Purchasing Assistant from 1985-87 and went on to work for the University at Albany, SUNY where he served as a Purchasing Agent and in 1999 was the Assistant Director, supervising and providing training for the Office of Purchasing and Contracts. This included providing training for both State procurement and The Research Foundation for SUNY procurement rules and regulations. His previous purchasing experience included procuring commodities, services and construction for the departments on campus. A past Director of the SUNY Purchasing Association, Ken retired from the position of Assistant Director in January of 2014. However he was requested to continue to assist the office through the end of 2014. Currently Ken works part time for the SUNY Center for International Development as a Procurement Specialist assisting primarily with their program in Kenya, Africa. Ken has trained many University staff on procurement rules and regulations. He established online ordering processes with vendors ranging from Office supplies to Lab chemicals and continues to provide training in his current position to procurement staff in Nairobi, Kenya. Ken has presented on various procurement topics both in person and on the Web.
My Webinars
- 02172023-2080Purchase Order Fundamentals
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on February 17, 2023 - 05102023-2143How to Administer Vendor Assessments
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on May 10, 2023 - 05232023-2150Selecting Vendors and RFP Drafting
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on May 23, 2023 - 01012024-1732Purchasing 101
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on January 1, 2024 - 02222024-2404Implementing Purchasing Policies
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on February 22, 2024 - 03222024-2429RFP Fundamentals
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on March 22, 2024 - 04122024-2431Best Practices for Working with Vendors and Suppliers
On demand, previously recorded live webinar. Aired on April 12, 2024 - 05
Jun
2024Live06052024-2518Purchase Order Fundamentals
June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:40pm EST - 28
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2024Live06282024-2519How to Administer Vendor Assessments
June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:40pm EST