J. Petkuvienė has been appointed as the new director of the Vilnius Procurement Agency, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in public procurement management.
J. Petkuvienė has officially taken on the role of director at the Vilnius Procurement Agency after winning a public competition. She has a long history in leadership positions, particularly in the realm of public procurement, having previously served as the head of the Public Procurement Office and chancellor of the Ministry of the Interior. Her appointment is part of the Vilnius city's efforts to centralize procurement processes and improve efficiency.
In her statement, Petkuvienė noted that Vilnius is one of the pioneers in successfully centralizing a significant portion of its procurements. She emphasizes the next step involves consolidating public procurement competencies within a single organization. This strategy aims to streamline the procurement process, allowing the city to become more agile in its operations, while also providing significant cost savings, which are estimated to reach 7 million euros in the first year.
The city's administration highlights that Vilnius executes around 13,000 procurements annually, making it imperative to explore and implement more effective organizational methods. By centralizing procurement and consolidating competencies, the agency aims to achieve a more efficient, high-quality procurement process that facilitates the city's growth and prosperity.
