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Mission, Vision, and Values of Purchasing Services

The following mission, vision and values have been developed and adopted by Purchasing Services:

Mission

Purchasing Services is dedicated to providing effective means to procure required goods and services for the University in a timely and efficient manner that create maximum value, in accordance with established guidelines; we will coordinate efficient and timely payment to suppliers.

Vision

  1. To achieve excellence in customer service by working actively and consistently to simplify and improve.
  2. To be on the "cutting edge" of technology positioned to dynamically adapt to changing needs and the environment.
  3. To communicate our services and capabilities in a highly effective manner.
  4. To be recognized as a value-added service.

Values

  1. Ethical, honest, and legal business conduct.
  2. An environment for teamwork, open communication, and diversity.
  3. Customer service that exceeds our customer's expectations.
  4. Highly effective supplier partnerships and alliances.
  5. A diverse supplier base, creating opportunities for all.
  6. Maximum value for University expenditures through competition and negotiation.
  7. Opportunity, encouragement, and recognition for continuous improvement.

Penn State Auxiliary & Business Services

For questions about Penn State Purchasing Services, contact
purchasing@psu.edu or 814-865-7561.

For questions about the Penn State Purchasing Card, contact
pcard@psu.edu or 814-863-0498.

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This page was last updated on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.