We’re excited to invite you to our next Emerging Professionals virtual training session—designed to help you build confidence and capability as we head into the procurement year-end cycle.
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Topic: Procurement Annual Year-End Cycle
Year-end is a critical time for reviewing purchasing activity, ensuring compliance, closing commitments, and gearing up for a strong start to the new year. Join us for an interactive session where we’ll break down what to expect and how to prepare.
You’ll learn:
• Key steps in the procurement year-end cycle
• Common challenges and how to navigate them
• Practical tips to strengthen planning, communication, and collaboration
Presenter Bio:
Melissa Irwin
Melissa Irwin is the Procurement Coordinator for the City of Ridgefield and has over 10 years of experience in procurement. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from Central Washington University College of Business.
Melissa currently manages all areas of public procurement to support the needs of the City. She works under Ridgefield’s finance department to ensure compliancy with procurement regulations and promote equal opportunities to the bidder community. Over the last 10 years, she has successfully led the year-end procurement closeout process and is excited to share her experience with you.
Melissa continues her involvement in the procurement profession as an active member of NIGP and WA-NIGP affiliations. This year she serves as co-chair for the Emerging Professionals committee. Outside of work, Melissa can be found actively volunteering in the Ridgefield community.
Whether you're new to procurement or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you become a more proactive and strategic partner in your organization. We encourage attendance and participation from our seasoned professionals to provide input/advice to our members. To join us, click here to register. 2026 Emerging Professional Program Round Table Session - Events - Washington State Chapter of NIGP.
We look forward to your participation!!!!