Department of Procurement Services
Procurement Services provides comprehensive purchasing solutions and support services for Tulane University. Our team manages centralized purchasing services, contract management services, and corporate card administration across all university departments. We are committed to obtaining supplies, equipment, and services at the most advantageous basis to the university that is consistent with quality, service, value, price, continuity, and availability of the items at the time of purchase and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding source requirements.
Procurement Services als oversees operations of the Health Sciences Center Storeroom and Linen Room.
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IMPORTANT:
As of March 5th no new requisitions (including check requests, change requests, etc.) may be submitted to Jaggaer/SciQuest, and no new POs will be issued. Requisitions for new POs may be submitted to WaveWorks/Oracle beginning April 13.
During this freeze period, the PCard may be used for emergency purchases from select PUNCH OUT suppliers. Departments must provide the appropriate Tulane account number directly to the supplier and verify pricing prior to placing the order. Tulane’s ability to obtain credits or resolve discrepancies for purchases made to PCards during this freeze period may be limited.
Emergency Purchase Instructions for Punch out Suppliers using PCard
Airgas PCa ordering instructions
For emergency purchases from NON-CATALOG suppliers during the freeze, departments must contact the supplier directly to confirm whether payment by PCard is accepted or if alternative arrangements are required. Tulane Procurement policies and procedures remain in effect as applicable..
For chemical orders placed during the freeze, departments must notify OEHS to ensure proper storage and safety compliance. Orders placed through Airgas.com include an OEHS notification within the ordering workflow.
On April 13, requisitioning will resume in WaveWorks/Oracle. At that time, PCards should no longer be used for punch out supplier purchases, and standard requisition processes will apply.
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Tulane Procurement Services
1555 Poydras St, 7th floor, New Orleans, La. 70112
procurementservices@tulane.edu • (504) 865-5211