Purchasing
Welcome to the UC Riverside, Purchasing Department
This web site's mission is to provide a resource of information to assist Purchasing's customers in the areas of policies and procedures, sources of supply and training.
The primary mission of the Purchasing Division is to provide procurement services to the campus in support of the University's role in research, education and public service. The Purchasing Division implements and administers University policy, as specified in the Business and Finance Bulletins, in a manner which is consistent with need and addresses the following:
Cost effectiveness is accomplished through programs dealing with standardization, value, cost and price analysis, utilization of items excess to others, maximization of the economics of quantity buying through the use of University-wide and regional pool purchases, commodity agreements and price schedules (i.e., the Planned Purchasing Program), as well as simplification of the procurement process itself.
Positive Vendor Relationships and Affirmative Action in Business Contracting. The Purchasing Division is committed to the development and maintenance of a large vendor base and strong vendor relations. Purchasing actively seeks out and is strongly committed to the continued development and utilization of small businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), and woman-owned business enterprises (WBE).
Professional Conduct. The Purchasing Division conducts all activities in a fair, ethical and professional manner, consistent with the Principles and Standards of Purchasing Practice of the National Association of Purchasing Management and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Educational Buyers.
Protection of University Interests. The Division ensures all purchase transactions are conducted in accordance with current Universitywide policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations as well as any special requirements of extramural sponsors (with the assistance of the campus Research Office).
Assistance and Information Provided in Support of Campus and Universitywide Activities. The Division provides research activities for the benefit of campus departments and Universitywide administration. These activities include locating sources for needed materials and services, providing literature and/or price estimates for budgetary purposes, providing information for user's consideration and counseling users in regard to purchasing requirements and procedures.
Thank you for your support,
Chip Staples, C.P.M.
Campus Purchasing Manager, emeritus