Procurement Services

Procurement Services is committed to providing exemplary service in a professional and innovative manner consistent with state and federal laws and University policies and procedures.

Procurement Services


Procurement Services


Procurement Services encompasses Accounts Payable, Contract Management, Construction Contracts & Compliance, Purchasing, and Procurement Training.



Mission


To provide exemplary service in a professional and innovative manner consistent with state and federal laws and University policies and procedures. The areas of service include providing:

  • Value-added services in the procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary to support the University’s programs and activities.
  • Timely and accurate expenditure of University funds and recording of those expenditures.
  • Administration of the University’s Purchasing Card Program.
  • Creative and dynamic solutions to better interior environment.

Newsletter


Procurement Services publishes a monthly newsletter to inform our campus partners about policy reminders and updates, Procurement systems, procedures reminders and updates, and events.

Expenditure Matrix


The Expenditure Matrix is intended to assist the user in identifying the appropriate method of payment for common expenditures. 


Location

Procurement Services Building
1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Use the UA Interactive UA Maps to locate our offices.


Procurement Systems



buyBAMA Submit P-Card orders, purchase orders, and receiving.

PaymentWorks Vendor onboarding & updates, and vendors initiations.

Contract Portal Route contracts for review & retrieve execute contracts.

Concur Reserve travel, reconcile P-Card transactions, request reimbursements, & pay vendors.



Latest News


  • Fiscal Year-End 2024 Reminder
    With FY2024 ending in a few short weeks, it is important to note the below dates to ensure that Procurement Services can process all orders and post all transactions to Banner within the Financial Accounting deadlines: Banner Encumbrances will roll forward on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
  • New Director of Purchasing
    Procurement Services is pleased to announce Andrea Tyner as our new Director of Purchasing.  Andrea has served as a Contract Specialist in Construction Contracts & Compliance for the last four years.  Please help us congratulate Andrea on her new position. 
  • Contract Portal Upgrade
    It has been one month since we launched our updated Procurement Contract Portal, and we would like to express our appreciation for your patience as we address the challenges associated with software updates. Here are a few important tips for logging in for the first time:  Additionally, an updated Contract Portal… Read more: Contract Portal Upgrade
  • U.S. Bank’s 24-Hour Customer Service
    The U.S. Bank Customer Service number (800-344-5696) listed on the back of all UA P-Cards is a valuable resource for cardholders. In addition to activating your card, reporting a card lost/stolen, and finding out why your purchase has declined, you can find out the following: Current Balance: The amount that… Read more: U.S. Bank’s 24-Hour Customer Service

Upcoming Training Sessions


Email Procurement Training to register.

Email Procurement Training to register.


Mailing Address:

Box 870130
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Office of Procurement Services

Ph: (205) 348-7840
Fax: (205) 348-4862

Physical Address: 

1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401