The state of Nuevo León is one of the fastest-growing economies in Mexico. In 2015, Nuevo León had a growth rate of 4.3%, well above the national average of 2.5%. That year, Nuevo León also had the second-highest GDP per capita in the country. The state’s primary engine of growth is the export-led manufacturing sector. It also relies heavily on construction, transport, financial services and insurance. However, many challenges lie ahead, including uncertainties about future access to major export markets and its effects on the state’s economy and finances. It is in this context that the new administration will be implementing an ambitious reform plan to improve productivity and maintain this growth trajectory. Public procurement will play a key part in the success of those reforms; improving the competency of the workforce and introducing up-to-date methods will thus be crucial for the entire procurement cycle.