Vendor Relationship Fundamentals
Business Matters
- Vendor credit applications will not be filled out by Northwestern.
- The University expressly states that it will not be bound by any content on the Contractor's website, even if the Contractor's documentation specifically references that content.
- Northwestern University is a separate buying organization from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation. These organizations should be contacted separately for purchasing and business matters.
- Vendors doing business with the University are expected to adhere to the Vendor Code of Conduct.
Payment and Delivery Terms
- Northwestern's standard delivery requirement is 'F.O.B. Destination' with transportation charges prepaid on all orders to the University. There shall also be no fuel surcharge on any order.
- University standard terms for payment shall be NET 30 days from the date of delivery, or date of receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later.
Tax Exemption
The University is exempt from the retailers' occupation tax, the service occupation tax (both state and local), the use tax, the service use tax, and the Federal excise tax.
- Our Illinois State tax exemption identification number is E 9990-4055-06.
- Our Federal excise tax exemption certificate registry number is 3673-0269F.
Preferred Vendors
Preferred Vendors are those that have been awarded a contract by Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing for use by all departments and schools. Preferred vendors will be listed on our Preferred Vendors list.