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Welcome to Procurement Services

Procurement Services strives to provide a seamless procurement process and exemplary customer service.

 eCommerce

eCommerce provides cost effective procurement solutions for the university community. We facilitate academic and research functions by offering emerging technologies, high quality customer service and exceptional training and consulting.

» eProcurement

  • The University of Washington's online marketplace

» ProCard Services

  • A Visa charge card which can be utilized for most business related purchases

» Corporate Travel Services

  • Offers two types of travel payment methods. Central Travel Accounts, used primarily for airfare expenses, and UW Travel Cards for UW employees paying for other travel expenses

 

 

 Financial Services

Financial Services provides financial information and processes payments for goods and services to support the institutions’ teaching, research and public service mission.

» Accounts Payable

  • Accounts Payable processes payments and provides customer service for all Purchasing & Accounting Systems (PAS) transactions

» Banking and Accounting Operations

  • Banking & Accounting Operations disburses payments and manages the Field Advance and Revolving Fund programs

 

 Purchasing Services

Purchasing Services acquires goods and services for customers using the expertise and knowledge of best procurement and contracting practices, complex markets, supplier relationships, and compliance issues. Purchasing Services collaborates with customers to achieve cost-effective, timely acquisitions in support of the University's mission.

» Purchasing Services

  • The Purchasing Services Homepage

 

Customer Services

We are a team that facilitates and communicates efficient procurement strategies and practices to the suppliers and campus customers. We provide a central point of contact for all units in Procurement Services. If you are interested in training or future outreach with your department, please let us know.

» Procurement Customer Service Group

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What's New?

$3,300 Direct Buy Limit Information

Effective July 1, 2009 all purchase orders created under the Washington State Direct Buy Limit of $3300 will require justification in the PAS system to note why the items or services could not be purchased through eProcurement or a department Procurement Card. Read more...

Procurement Card limit increase to $3300 available as of May 1

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Biennium close deadlines and a new Carry Over policy released

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WA State Sales Tax changes go into effect April 1, 2009 -


For more information see the Washington State Department of Revenue website.

Step by Step Instructions for Purchasing -
August 2008

This new web page features, instructions for placing orders under the Direct Buy Limit. As well as detailed step-by-step instructions and a glossary of terminology

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eProcurement Upgrade Complete -
October 2008

The eProcurement team is pleased to announce that as of October 13 th. Ariba 9r1 is fully operational. UW eProcurement is the first organization to complete the upgrade to Ariba 9r1.

 

Procurement Guide for Goods and Services -
August 2008

Purchasing Services is pleased to announce the Procurement Guide for Goods & Services!

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New Ordering Process for Ethyl Alcohol -
June 2008

In June, 2008, the University changes to a new way of ordering ethyl alcohol. Orders will no longer be placed throught the Washington State Liquor Control board. Orders will be placed on-line using the electronic eProcurement system.

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