Welcome Vendors!

The Purchasing Department is committed to helping all vendors have a mutually beneficial business relationship with The Ohio State University. It is the University's policy that purchasing be conducted in accordance with State laws and University policies and procedures such that students, staff, faculty and taxpayers receive full value for each dollar of public funds spent. To that end, the University's procedures conform to open, ethical and sound procurement policies. Qualified vendors are invited to compete for the University's business, which consists of a variety of goods and services.

The Purchasing Department is divided into purchasing teams handling specified commodities and/or services. Staff names, telephone and e-mail addresses are found in the staff directory. The department’s business hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays (summer hours observed).

For more information about business opportunities with the University, see Doing Business with OSU.

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