Vince Butera, Director
Phone: (847) 578-8374
Fax: (847) 578-3426
Email: purchasing@rosalindfranklin.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Purchasing Department is to support all academic, research, clinical, and administrative departments within the four schools, including the University Clinics and all clinical residency programs offsite. This support consists of maintaining, at all times and under all conditions, an orderly flow and continuous supply of goods and services necessary for all department operations and research development.
The goals of the Purchasing Department include:

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures associated with the acquisition of goods and services.
• Facilitate the vendor selection process.
• Negotiate lower pricing and greater levels of service with vendors.
• Develop programs and alternative purchasing methods which promote cost savings and improve efficiencies.
• Foster long-term ethical supplier relationships to include and open and competitive atmosphere with the vendor community.
• Provide meaningful solutions and answers to the faculty, staff, and students on various purchasing matters.

There are internal and external policies, guidelines, and procedures associated with many of the goods and services utilized by the University. Please consult the Purchasing Department if you have any questions regarding your purchase prior to initiating a requisition for purchase.