Mission Statement
The mission of the Purchasing and Receiving Department is to serve the University community by purchasing and delivering the material and services required to carry out the University's mission of education, research and service.
Facilitate: Our customers come to us with a need. It is our role to fill that need and to follow through to be certain that the customer is satisfied with the end result.
Communicate: Accord a prompt and courteous reception to all that call on us. Maintain open channels of communication with our customers, being willing to listen, to consult others and to be flexible when possible to meet their needs.
Innovate: Search for new and innovative ways to increase our efficiency and our ability to serve our customers. Listen to our customers needs and use innovative means to meet those needs.
Educate: Participate in and provide educational opportunities for all staff members, so that we may provide top-quality, cutting-edge service to our customers.
Highest Ethical Standards: Set forth and maintain at all times highest ethical standards for all Purchasing and Receiving employees.
Pride, Professionalism and Enthusiasm: Serve the University daily, using Finance & Administration's motto as a guideline for our daily actions.
Vision
To continue to strive to lead the State in innovative ideas for automating the Purchasing and Receiving process as we enter the 21st century.

