About
Who We Are
Procurement Services—a department within Penn’s Division of Finance—partners with Schools, Centers, and departments to support the University’s purchasing, contracting, payment, and supplier needs. Our core functions include:
- Developing and managing procurement and payment solutions that improve efficiency and maximize value across the source-to-pay lifecycle;
- Sourcing goods and services to achieve strong outcomes while leveraging the scale of Penn’s purchasing power;
- Negotiating and executing contracts that support University operations while effectively managing risk;
- Managing supplier relationships to help ensure the needs of University buyers—faculty, staff, and students—are consistently met; and
- Advancing positive impact through local procurement, environmental sustainability, and responsible supply chain practices.
Service Support
To reach the Procurement Services support team, please follow the BEN Helps link below.
Our Mission
We advance Penn’s mission by helping the University acquire the goods and services it needs effectively and responsibly—delivering value, managing risk, and stewarding University resources.
Our Core Values
- Service & Stewardship — We put Penn’s needs at the center of our work, providing responsive and effective service while responsibly managing University resources, value, and risk.
- Partnership — We listen, collaborate, and build trusted relationships across Penn and with the broader business community that supports the University’s mission.
- Curiosity & Improvement — Inspired by Penn’s culture of inquiry and Benjamin Franklin’s practical inventiveness, we remain curious, adaptable, and committed to finding better ways to work.
- People & Belonging — We foster an environment where people, perspectives, and ideas are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.
Additional Links
Ethical Guidelines
Ethical guidelines, including Procurement Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest statements.
Business Affiliations
Procurement Services supporters and staff members participate in supply chain related professional organizations that provide access to innovative concepts and strategies that will benefit the University.
Collaborative Buying
Local and National Collaborative Buying Initiatives.