PPS Strategic Staff Announcements
We are very pleased to announce that Peter Braithwaite has joined Procurement and Payment Services at Northwestern as the Director of Procurement Diversity and Community Engagement. We are also very excited to announce that Tracy Mrowczynski is joining Procurement and Payment Services as our Manager of Procurement Contracts. Please join us in welcoming our new staff.
International Shipping - Customs Information
When purchasing items that will be shipped internationally, departments and schools must prepare for customs fees. Procurement has established an agreement with Deltamax as the University’s vendor for customs clearance and freight.
Revised Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Procurement and Payment Services recently worked with the Office of General Counsel to update Northwestern’s standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Learn more about the key changes and view the new shipping guide.
Northwestern Dining Discounts for Business Use
Northwestern’s fixed-price menu program offers discounted, inclusive pricing that fits within the University’s policies for in-town entertaining. Note that the fixed-price menus are intended for business use only. A current list of participating restaurants can be found on our webpage.
Copy Program Updates
Procurement and Payment Services would like to share new Copy Program Updates, including Ricoh billing concerns, transfer of services to Ricoh, and budget statement review.
Supply Chain Issues
As highlighted in the news for months, the pandemic has put continuous strain on the supply chain. Our preferred vendors have done a great job prioritizing Northwestern to the best of their ability. This is a reminder to departments and schools to plan ahead as much as possible when buying goods.
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