Procurement

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Procurement Process Improvement Series

Running biweekly through September, this series provides practical guidance, policy clarity, and process improvement strategies based on campus feedback and common procurement challenges. Sessions are held on select Fridays from 1:00–1:45 p.m.

 

Session Topic Session Overview Resources
#1 January 9, 2026 Suppliers & Branded Items/Gifts Reviewed supplier onboarding delays and tracking reports, plus compliant purchasing for branded items and gifts. 🎥 Watch Session 1 Recording
📄 Session 1 Presentation
📝 Session 1 Summary
#2 January 16, 2026 Purchase Agreements & Covered Services Reviewed purchase agreements and Covered Services required approvals and requisition documentation. 🎥 Watch Session 2 Recording
📄 Session 2 Presentation
📝 Session 2 Summary
#3 January 23, 2026 Purchase Requisitions & Furniture Reviewed purchase requisitions and furniture purchases, including ergonomic chairs and permits. 🎥 Watch Session 3 Recording
📄 Session 3 Presentation
📝 Session 3 Summary
#4 January 30, 2026 Purchase Orders & Software Licenses Reviewed purchase orders and the software purchasing process, including VRA, risk, and contract review steps. 🎥 Watch Session 4 Recording
📄 Session 4 Presentation
📝 Session 4 Summary
#5 February 6, 2026 Purchase Reports & Life Sciences Equipment Reviewed existing purchase reports to understand usage, needs, and life sciences equipment orders. 🎥 Watch Session 5 Recording
📄 Session 5 Presentation
📝 Session 5 Summary
#6 June 12, 2026 Common Procurement Forms

Overview of commonly used procurement forms and when to use them.

 🎥 Watch Session 6 Recording
📄 Session 6 Presentation
📝 Session 6 Summary