The University Purchasing Department provides the following:
- Negotiation and management of University-wide preferred supplier agreements
- Professional management of tender processes in respect of high value tenders (over £125,000 excluding VAT)
- Professional advice in respect of high-risk non-standard terms and conditions
- Promoting procurement professionalism by providing training for departmental purchasing staff
- Policies, procedures and guidelines which promote value-for-money procurement
- Maintenance of Oracle Financials supplier catalogues
- The provision of advice in respect of the decision to outsource
When working with you:
- We will keep you regularly updated on the progress of your project
- We will respect any confidential information you provide to us
- We will ensure that our staff are trained to help and give advice
There are a number of ways that you can help us to deliver the services you need, including:
- Telling us when we fail to meet our service standards
- Providing us with requested information in a timely manner
- Using the correct inbox to contact us (as directed)
- Responding to engagement and consultation with constructive feedback and suggestions
- Treating our staff with courtesy and respect
