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Office of Procurement Services

The Office of the Assistant Vice President, Procurement Services encompasses state university procurement through the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative, system payables (PCard, travel services), procurement diversity, and system procurement functions, as well as system advocacy at the state level. Working under the direction of the Vice President, CFO, establishing and fostering partnerships with university units and state and local leaders, the office focuses on the issues that affect the University of Illinois System’s ability to run more efficiently and effectively by developing, collaborating, and coordinating policies and procedures that have a direct effect on the needs of the system and its universities.

The University of Illinois System’s Diverse Supplier Development Program reflects our commitment to empowering diverse businesses and creating a more inclusive economy. This groundbreaking 9-month program helps diverse small business owners expand their capacity and knowledge, empowering them to grow their business. Our program provides participants with insightful workshops led by University of Illinois academic instructors and other leading professionals, along with student-led consulting opportunities to take their businesses to the next level.