Center for Procurement Excellence

The Center for Procurement Excellence (CPE) is a non-profit member organization dedicated to revolutionizing public and private procurement practices in the United States. Based in Tempe, Arizona, we specialize in optimizing solicitation processes – from initial RFP design to vendor selection – to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for money. CPE provides comprehensive training and certification programs for procurement professionals, offering standardized templates and a vital networking platform.

We are committed to driving accountability and promoting best practices within the procurement field, ultimately ‘fixing broken RFPs’ and fostering long-term, successful vendor relationships. Our work extends to collaborating with leading universities to advance research and education, shaping the future of procurement policy and methodology.