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Procurement
Suppliers Guidelines
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yale University has taken steps to reduce the number of people on campus and to shift certain work off-site, to practice social distancing. As a result, we ask our valued suppliers to observe updated guidelines on the Suppliers Guidelines page.
Operational Guidelines
Review guidance on campus packages and mail delivery, supply orders and delivery of products, IT equipment, contracts, account sales representatives, procurement (including PCards), and travel on the Operational Guidance page.
Yale University Procurement supports the research, teaching and practice missions of the university by leveraging the overall purchasing power of the institution, reducing the overall cost of goods and services, facilitating the acquisition of all necessary goods and services.
Other areas where Procurement adds value include:
- Negotiating University-wide agreements for common goods and services
- Sourcing and negotiating the terms and pricing for specialized goods and services agreements
- Working with departments to evaluate and negotiate consulting agreements
- Supporting the university’s Sustainability goals and aspirations
- Collaborating with departments to get the best terms and pricing on high-dollar purchases
- How to Do Business with Yale
- Consultants or Professional Service Agreements
- Office and Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Purchasing Code of Ethics
- Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
- Vendor Guide to Invoice Requirements
Please visit Accounts Payable for information on the payment of goods and services to vendors, as well as reimbursement to individuals for costs incurred as part of university business.