Procurement Services buying staff have assigned Commodity Groups.

Appointments are necessary in order to provide you, the vendor, and the procurement personnel, optimum uninterrupted time for your visit.

Visiting hours for vendors are the same as indicated above.

Procurement Services is open for business 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays observed by the University. Visit the For AEs and Construction Firms webpage for more information about working with Purdue and the ePlanroom.

Related questions should be directed to the Capital Asset Management group at (765) 494-9130. This office also provides copies of Purdue's Consultant's Handbook upon request and at bid award. The Capital Asset Management Office handles major construction and architectural and engineering services. Purchasing authority is delegated at the department level for purchases up to $9,999.Procurement Services coordinates the process of all purchases greater than $9,999.Procurement Services has the responsibility for the procurement of all goods and services for the University. To treat all vendors equally and fairly.To maximize competition, and provide all interested and qualified vendors with the opportunity to offer their products or service to the University.To obtain, when needed, the quantity and quality of product or service that meets the needs of the University at the best-proven value.To conduct all purchasing in accordance with the policies of the University.

Below is an overview of these guidelines. Purchasing for the University is driven by several established guidelines. The products and services procured through Purdue’s Procurement Services department each year range across many commodity groups, including MRO, Scientific, Furniture and Information Technology (IT). If your prices are competitive and your service is reliable, you may have the ability to conduct business with the University.

Purdue is continuously looking for responsible vendors to supply goods and services.

Ariba Website and Supplier Membership Fees.

Inspection of Goods/Services and Vendor Performance.

Construction and Public Works Contracts.

Ariba network supplier portal