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Purchasing Services

Purchasing Services is responsible for developing and implementing the overall purchasing policies, strategies and direction for the UC System.

Mission
  • Provide efficient and effective purchasing services in support of the University's mission of teaching, research and public service.
  • Source the highest quality of products and services at the least total cost.
  • Leverage University buying power through strategic and collaborative sourcing, adoption of proven technologies, and supplier performance management.
  • Create a culture that expects continuous improvement in cost, quality and service.

Critical Success Factors
  • Focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
  • Pursue suppliers that deliver the best overall value (cost, quality and service).
  • End User focus and involvement.
  • Simplified, streamlined and automated processes.
  • Customer Satisfaction.

Organizational Chart (pdf)

Strategic Sourcing Fact Sheet (pdf)

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