PURCHASING AT SMITH COLLEGE

The Purchasing Department of Smith College operates under the Business Operations office of Facilities Management.  The Purchasing staff is comprised of a Purchasing Manager and a Purchasing Assistant.  The Purchasing Department is the business unit responsible for procuring products and services for Smith College.   

Customer Service and obtaining Cost Savings are our priority.  As a servicing department, our goal is to develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with College departments.  Purchasing is committed to supporting the instructional, research, and educational mission of Smith College.

The Purchasing Department negotiates College wide contracts by aggregating the College spend. Using College wide contracts to purchase goods and services helps keep costs down. Purchasing also administers the College wide Procurement card contract and program, working closing with Finance to set policy and maintain best practices.

Smith College's purchasing policies and procedures are designed to get you the best products and services, at the lowest possible cost, on time and problem-free. This goal is achieved when Purchasing works with college personnel to obtain specifications for each initiative. We ask for your support and cooperation.

Smith College Purchasing Department
126 West St.
Northampton, MA 01063
413-585-2240