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Office of Supplier Development and engagement

The Office of Supplier Development and Engagement supports the inclusion of small and veteran-owned businesses in the university’s supply chain and also provides outreach, networking opportunities and educational resources for suppliers and campus partners.

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One-Stop Supplier Resources
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One-Stop Supplier Resources
The following actions are part of the department’s business planning process:
Advocate

Promote and strengthen the campus-wide understanding of the value of supplier development and engagement

Identify

Recognize suppliers that have the viability,  business practices and capacity to support university business

Cultivate

Assist suppliers to expand their knowledge of the university, provide them with unique training and build strong relationships to improve business practices

Connect

Introduce and facilitate mutually-beneficial business relationships with suppliers and university business partners  

Small or veteran-owned businesses interested in learning how to partner with Purdue University should reach out via email.

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Outreach and Advocacy

The Office of Supplier Development and Engagement and Procurement Services participate in local, regional and state matchmaking events and trade fairs. Prospective suppliers are given the opportunity to share their products or services through direct contact with Purdue purchasing representatives.

In addition to facilitating connections between suppliers and Purdue organizations, the Office of Supplier Development and Engagement and Procurement Services staff are available to speak at community outreach and contracting events.

Suppliers who want an overview of Purdue’s procurement process can email supplierdevelopment@purdue.edu or review the Doing Business With Purdue webpage.

Goals

The university is committed to the following goals and practices:

  • Improve vendor access by providing clear guidance on how to identify opportunities and navigate procurement processes. 
  • Strengthen engagement with small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, Indiana-based firms and start-ups through targeted outreach, education and networking opportunities. 
  • Support fair, open and competitive sourcing by helping vendors better understand business needs, expectations and requirements. 
  • Build long-term supplier relationships that encourage innovation, responsiveness and shared values. 
  • Promote local and regional economic impact by increasing awareness of qualified Indiana-based suppliers and emerging businesses. 
  • Align website messaging, supplier events and procurement communications under a consistent, inclusive supplier engagement strategy. 

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