The Ohio State University Purchasing Department leverages the institution's buying power to develop strategic relationships with suppliers and implement cost-effective contracts, ensuring that procurement decisions are made in the best interest of the university and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
With oversight from University Purchasing, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and the OSU Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) have purchasing authority to facilitate the procurement process specific to their unique needs. The department's responsibilities include procuring high-quality goods and services at the best value, coordinating collaborative purchasing projects, delivering user-friendly procurement methods and training programs, and incorporating social, economical, and environmental standards in purchasing practices and policies.
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