Procurement helps University of 亚洲影院 System departments purchase the equipment, supplies, and services they need while ensuring purchases follow university policies and Board of Curators requirements. Working across all campuses and business units, Procurement supports purchasing activities from routine, lower鈥慸ollar transactions to more complex contracts and competitive solicitations.
Services include processing requisitions and purchase orders, executing and negotiating contracts, managing competitive bids, resolving supplier issues, and analyzing spending to create strategic agreements that deliver greater value and savings. Procurement works collaboratively with departments to provide guidance, streamline processes, and support compliant purchasing outcomes. Departments are encouraged to connect with Procurement early鈥攅specially for purchases over $10,000鈥攁nd to use the How to Buy Tool for step鈥慴y鈥憇tep guidance and commodity鈥憇pecific contact information.
How to Buy
How to Buy
The University鈥檚 How to Buy tool helps you make smart decisions and determine the best payment method when purchasing goods or services. It guides you step by step to ensure purchases follow University policies, save time and avoid common mistakes.
Sourcing specialists are also available to provide guidance and support throughout the process to help make transactions smooth and efficient.
Asset Management
Asset management helps you track, report and maintain capital equipment owned by the University. Inventory records, tagging guidance and annual reporting support accountability and accurate equipment locations across campuses.
Purchasing
Purchasing processes support how departments acquire goods and services responsibly. Competitive bidding, contracts and sourcing guidance help you meet needs, achieve best value and comply with University policy.
Ship To & Location Codes
Ship To and location codes help ensure items and equipment are routed and recorded correctly. Accurate codes support proper delivery, asset tracking and reliable inventory records.
Supplier Information
Supplier guidance explains how businesses engage with the University鈥檚 procurement process. Bid requirements, solicitation listings and expectations help suppliers participate fairly and competitively.
Surplus Property
Surplus property services support the redistribution and disposal of equipment the University no longer uses. Reuse options, sales and disposal requirements help you manage surplus items responsibly and in line with University guidelines.
WEX Fleet Card
The WEX fleet card program supports fuel purchases for University鈥憃wned vehicles. Card access and usage guidelines help you fuel vehicles conveniently at participating stations nationwide.
Show Me Shop
Show Me Shop
Show Me Shop is the University鈥檚 eProcurement marketplace that helps you find approved products from contracted suppliers with University pricing, making it easier to select items, configure purchases and keep orders aligned with procurement requirements.
Catalogs are maintained through supplier contracts, and options such as configurable items and uploaded quotes help support different purchasing needs. Using Show Me Shop can help streamline purchasing, improve consistency and support efficient transactions across departments.