Procurement | Our mission is to obtain the goods and services required by our University customers that are fit for the purpose intended at the best value in compliance with all Federal, State and University requirements.
Procurement provides the goods and services to the University community. We support the procurement categories of Business Support Services, Professional & Specialized Services, Technology, Research, Facilities Services and Construction & Professional Services.
Business Support Services
This category groups the routine, operational purchases that are broadly applicable across organizations. These purchases commonly support administrative continuity and communication—for example, the kinds of goods and support associated with office operations, printed or branded materials, records handling, or general business infrastructure that nearly every unit requires in some form.
For questions please contact our Business Support Services Procurement buying team.
Construction & Professional Services
This category encompasses acquisitions associated with improving, expanding, or modifying physical assets. From a procurement perspective, these purchases are distinct due to their scale, complexity, and long‑term impact. They often blend professional expertise (such as design or technical services) with delivered work and materials.
For questions please contact our Construction & Professional Services Procurement buying team.
Facilities Services
Facilities Services addresses the ongoing operation and care of physical environments. Procurement in this area supports continuity, safety, and asset preservation, encompassing both materials and work that keep buildings, grounds, and utilities functional. While varied in nature, these purchases are unified by their role in maintaining dependable, serviceable spaces that support the broader mission.
For questions please contact our Facilities Services Procurement buying team.
Professional & Specialized Services
Professional & Specialized Services captures mission‑driven, institution‑specific needs that extend beyond basic business operations. Procurement in this space supports program delivery tied closely to organizational purpose—such as academic activity, student engagement, athletics, events, or food and catering services.
For questions please contact our Professional & Specialized Services Procurement buying team.
Professional & Specialized Services Contacts & Commodity Codes
Research
Research covers specialized purchases that directly support teaching, experimentation, and scholarly or clinical activity. From a procurement lens, this category reflects heightened attention to reliability, traceability, and appropriateness of suppliers, as the items involved may include controlled materials, specialized equipment, or services integral to regulated environments. Grouping these acquisitions recognizes their direct connection to safety, compliance, and continuity of research programs.
For questions please contact our Research Procurement buying team.
Technology
Technology includes the tools and platforms that enable modern digital operations. Procurement decisions in this category emphasize balance—supporting innovation and functionality while managing institutional risk and long‑term sustainability. Representative needs may range from end‑user computing and communications tools to enterprise applications or hosted solutions, all of which carry implications for compatibility, longevity, and protection of information resources.
For questions please contact our Technology Procurement buying team.
Commodity Codes
Commodity codes are used to classify and organize goods and services in a standardized way. Think of them as the DNA of purchasing—they help institutions like universities, governments, and corporations make sense of what they’re buying, how often, and from whom. Procurement requires the use of commodity codes on each line of your requisition and purchase order in HuskyBuy. Below are Procurement categories.