About Procurement

Who We Are

 

Our Vision

To be a trusted, full-service procurement partner and leading source-to-pay organization by creating value through strategic thinking, efficient processes, technology systems, and exceptional customer care.

Our Mission

To serve, support, and collaborate with our customers and each other so we can deliver innovative, timely, and accurate solutions that create value and streamline processes in support of the University Community's strategic priorities and objectives. 

Our Values

  • Accountability
  • Appreciation
  • Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Innovation

What We Do

Sourcing

Sourcing is tasked with carrying out research, developing category management and creating and executing strategic sourcing competencies.

Contracting

Contracting engages in negotiating and developing contracts to procure goods and services at a reasonable price, on time and within the specifications to meet University needs.

Central Services

Central Services operations includes Mail Services, Central Receiving, Property Control, and Archives Management. These areas encompass a variety of functions from processing all campus and hospital mail, managing thousands of SB assets, maintaining SBU's inventory of equipment records to performing physical identification of University equipment annually.

Travel

The Travel Office is responsible for processing travel reimbursements to Stony Brook faculty and staff for travel-related expenses incurred while in official travel status.

Credit Cards

The Procurement Office offers employees credit card programs to facilitate transactions for Research Foundation (RS) and State business expenditures.

Payments

Payments provides the Campus Community with efficient and professional support for the payment of goods and services in support of the Univeristy's educational, research, healthcare and administrative needs.

Systems and Operations

Procurement Systems & Operations ensures the seamless performance of the University’s core sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payment infrastructure. By overseeing the Vendor File database and WolfMart, SysOps provides a foundation for all procurement functions. Beyond daily operations, we drive innovation by integrating new initiatives into our digital ecosystem.

Supplier Diversity

SBU's Supplier Diversity Program ensures that Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses have opportunities to compete for University business in accordance with NYS requirements.