Purchasing
About Us
Purchasing provides the university with centralized purchasing of goods, services and equipment. The staff has significant expertise in these areas and is a resource for procurement information for the community.
Introduction
This web page is a convenient reference guide to the purchasing process at Salem State University. It briefly summarizes our standard operating procedures governing the purchase of goods and services by university personnel. It lists the names and telephone numbers of the various university personnel involved in purchasing activities. It also outlines the various services available.
The Salem State University Purchasing Department’s goal is to get the best products and services, at the lowest possible cost, on time and problem-free. This goal can best be met through an open consultative partnership between the Purchasing Department, and you, our customer. We ask for your support and cooperation.
Our goal is threefold:
- To support the academic, administrative and operational activities of the university by locating competitive sources of the quality goods and services required by the university community.
- To negotiate favorable terms, conditions and pricing and to arrange for delivery when and where needed.
- To monitor supplier compliance with purchase order contracts and resolve discrepancies.
