About Procurement Services

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

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.

Support the university's missions of teaching, research and public service.
Take a university-wide view when making financial and strategic decisions.
Always look for new ways to make the sourcing of goods and services more cost-effective and efficient for the university.
Actively manage suppliers to the university, holding each to appropriate standards of price competitiveness, quality, responsiveness and innovation.
Operate in accordance with all applicable university policies, state and federal public codes.

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.

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