Greg Spearman brings more than 25 years of public sector procurement leadership and consulting experience to Strategic Partnerships, Inc. He has led procurement organizations for the cities of Tampa, Charlotte, and Savannah, overseeing purchasing portfolios involving hundreds of millions of dollars in annual expenditures. His expertise spans strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement governance, and organizational transformation, with a consistent focus on efficiency, financial stewardship, and public accountability.
As Director of Purchasing for the City of Tampa, Greg led purchasing operations, inventory management, surplus property administration, and procurement modernization initiatives. His leadership also extended to enterprise technology implementation, sustainability, emergency planning, and organizational improvement. Through consulting engagements with procurement technology companies, he has helped government agencies nationwide adopt electronic purchasing platforms, strengthen supplier engagement, and streamline procurement processes.
Greg is a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP). He holds a Master of Public Health Administration and a Master of Science in Biology, complemented by advanced studies in Municipal Administration and executive professional development through Harvard University’s Kennedy School. At SPI, he draws on his executive leadership, technology consulting experience, and collaborative approach to help clients navigate complex procurement challenges and achieve lasting operational improvements.