Cost Containment Measures

Several cost containment measures have been applied as a result of recent leadership's communications regarding Northwestern's financial challenges. 

Guidance for Navigating Tariffs and International Shipments

Due to recent Executive Orders from the Federal level regarding tariff policies, Procurement and Payment Services is providing an update on the potential impact of these tariffs on goods purchased by the University. 

Procurement and Payment Services Has Moved

Procurement and Payment Services moved to 1800 Sherman Avenue, the Business and Finance 6th Floor suite. In-person services are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

AP Check and Corporate Card Pickup

We want to share guidance on picking up checks and corporate cards from Procurement and Payment Services' new location.

Key Travel Online Booking Tool Now Live

Northwestern's new travel partner, Key Travel is fully operational. Key Travel offers an online booking tool and agent-assisted resources for travel services. In addition, Key Travel provides chart string validation, access to non-profit rates, and more. Travel 100 remains as a preferred vendor to assist with bookings as well.

Clarification for Meal Reimbursement Options

Effective March 1, 2025, clarifications have been added to the Travel & Entertainment Policy to reinforce that there are two options for meal reimbursements, regardless of funding source.

New Requirement Coming - Expense Supervisor in myHR

Beginning October 1, 2025, Northwestern will require all employees and their proxies to have an active expense supervisor in myHR.

2025 Preferred Vendor and Business and Finance Expo

Procurement and Payment Services will host an Expo on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 to connect faculty and staff with Preferred Vendor representatives. Business and Finance units will also attend to host breakout sessions and answer questions from faculty and staff.