Resource Management at Washington University in St. Louis supports the university’s mission through strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier services. We partner with departments to ensure responsible resource use, streamline processes, and provide guidance on purchasing, contracts, and vendor engagement.
Learn about our online electronic purchasing requisition program containing supplier catalogs and assistance with requisitions, order transmissions, and purchase history.
As you may know, an ongoing labor strike is affecting major East Coast ports. The longer the strike continues, the greater the potential impact on shipping operations, the supply chain, and the timely receipt of goods. Key Impacts: Mitigation Measures: Action Required: Review your supply now and identify high-risk shipments that could be affected by […]
Puritan Springs, a women-owned business, is WashU’s preferred source for five-gallon bottled water. It replaces Unlimited Water, which recently closed its business. Puritan Springs submitted the lowest cost for water and cooler rentals through a competitive bid process. In addition, Puritan Springs has agreed not to charge Washington University a deposit fee for water bottles. […]
WashU recently selected Bender, Inc. to be the exclusive provider of all stationery print items, including business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and notecards. This new partnership will streamline ordering through one vendor for all stationery needs. All items in Bender’s Marketplace catalog reflect WashU’s new brand guidelines and have been approved by WashU MarComm. This ensures […]
Just in time for the holidays the Office of Resource Management has reviewed and selected a number of dining and event spaces to provide departments with a list of options for their business needs. The event and dining businesses found in the links provided below were primarily chosen based on their ambiance, reputation, and proximity […]
Effective January 22, 2023, new USPS rate changes will take effect. To access the full table of information click here. Some of the most common products and increases are listed in the chart below. Please contact Laurie Brady (lmbrady@wustl.edu) or Dale Bruning (dbruning@wustl.edu) for any questions or concerns. Visit the Mail & Receiving website here.