The primary purpose of Procurement at the University of Southern Indiana is to provide efficient services to all departments of the University in the purchasing of supplies, equipment, goods, and services. The state requirements for efficient business practices make it essential that uniform policies and regulations relative to purchasing procedures be in place.
We are the conduit between the vendor and the University family for the flow of goods and services. The established expertise and apparatus to satisfy the needs of all constituencies is our added value. We are sustained by a responsive and flexible structure that provides a repository of:
Sourcing
Vendor and product capability
Product availability and cost
Budgeting information
Legal implications
Market data and trends
Ours is a cumulative benefit to the University family, providing real dollar and real-time savings to all users.