Purchasing

Organization

The Purchasing team is organized to provide services to specific schools and specific general administration departments. This provides users with a consistent core group that they deal with on an ongoing basis.  It also allows the purchasing professionals to specialize in the purchasing needs of their assigned user groups.   (organization chart)

Purchasing is managed by Contract Managers who are responsible for all aspects of acquisition.  The contract managers are supported by Contract Administrators, Senior Buyers and/or Buyer II positions.

Medical School Procurement

Procurement Services provides transaction processing services for the Medical School. Processing of requisitions and non-PO vouchers are managed by a dedicated group of Buyer I and Senior Support Specialists.  This operation is located at the Jesse Jones Library (JJL S.100) adjacent to the Medical School.  (more information)

Policies & Procedures

The purchase of goods and services at The UTHSC-H are governed by policies and procedures that comply with State, UT System and local requirements. The significant policies that govern purchasing are HOOP 1.04 (Authority to Obligate) and HOOP Chapter 13 (Procurement).  In addition, click here for detailed procedures on the Procurement Procedures web page.