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Information for Vendors

Purchasing at Northwestern

The University maintains a decentralized purchasing environment. Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) is considered the procurement expert at the University. PPS is the single point of contact for centralized procurement activities. The role of PPS is to help departments/schools make informed, best-value purchasing decisions. The University buys a wide variety of goods and services in numerous categories.

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General Information for Vendors

Vendors interested in doing business with Northwestern should familiarize themselves with the following:

Payment and Procedures