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Human in the Loop Aran Raz on AI and Modernizing Public Procurement s12 e2
Episode 2
Tuesday, 23 June, 2026
Host Bill Culhane sits down with Aran Raz, Procurement Manager for the City of Westminster, Colorado, to talk AI, accountability, and what modernizing public procurement actually looks like from the inside. Aran covers repeatable procurement workflows, addresses the "AI will replace staff" conversation head-on, and explains where the line is between AI being a tool and becoming a liability. Honest, practical, and worth sharing with your team.Rick Jennings also joins for a Crazy Bids segment that explodes with excellence.Powered by BidPrime and Beacon Bid.Nominations for the 3rd David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award are open. Visit thebigbidtheory.com.Aran Raz and references: Aran Raz serves as the Procurement Manager for the City of Westminster, Colorado, where he leads the City’s centralized procurement function and works to modernize procurement through clearer processes, stronger accountability, and practical tools that support public trust. His work focuses on building procurement systems that are transparent, ethical, defensible, and easier for departments and vendors to navigate.Aran is also an active speaker and practitioner in the public procurement and government AI space. He regularly speaks about responsible AI adoption, procurement modernization, workflow design, and how public agencies can use AI to amplify professional judgment rather than replace it. His approach centers on human-in-the-loop decision making, ethics, transparency, and helping government teams build capacity without losing accountability.Raz's LinkedInGovAIProGovAIPro LinkedIn NIGP Forum RMGPA ConferenceColorado Municipal LeagueIPPA (Idaho Public Purchasing Association)
