Purchasing & Contract Management

Within the University of Illinois System, the purchasing function is distributed across the three universities and the System Offices. The purchasing offices manage business processes related to the acquisition of goods and services for the entire University of Illinois System. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Purchases of equipment, materials, commodities, supplies, and services
• Compliance with State, Federal, and university rules and regulations
• Assisting with ordering and payment methods
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Originating and executing contracts