Purchasing Resources
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Whether you're planning a purchase, researching contracts, or looking for procurement policies, this page connects you to the tools and guidance you need to make informed purchasing decisions and stay compliant with University System of Georgia and State of Georgia requirements.
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Purchasing Policies
Find official policies that govern procurement decisions and purchasing authority.
State Contracts
Save time by checking available statewide purchasing contracts before requesting quotes.
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Procurement Training or Guidance
Build your procurement knowledge with state guidance, manuals, and training resources.
DOAS Resources
Manuals
- Georgia Procurement Manual
- State Purchasing Card Program GA@WORK
- State Purchasing Card Policy
Budget or Financial Information
Access financial resources that support purchasing and budgeting.
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Office of Planning and Budget
- Tax Exemption Resources
Supplier & Industry Resources
Explore professional organizations, cooperative purchasing programs, and market information.
Professional Organizations
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
- National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)
- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
Purchasing Resources
- Educational & Institutional Cooperative (E&I)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Producer Price Index (PPI)
Procurement Systems
Quick access to the tools used most often by VSU purchasers.
- eProcurement
- State Technology Procurement Policy
Most Frequently Used Resources-Need something quickly? Start here.
- Georgia Procurement Manual
- Georgia Statewide Contracts
- eProcurement
- State Purchasing Card Policy
- Tax Exemption Resources
Need Assistance?
The Procurement team is here to help. If you're unsure which resource applies to your purchase, contact Procurement Services before making a purchase. Our team can help you identify the correct policy, contract, or purchasing process to keep your procurement moving smoothly and in compliance with state requirements.
- Heather Craft - Procurement Manager 229-245-4362 or hcraft@valdosta.edu
- Stephanie Barden- Buyer 229-249-2697 or slbarden@valdosta.edu
- Aerial Livingston- Buyer/Risk 229-333-5702 or aqlivingston@valdosta.edu
- Zonnya Lane - Pcard Mananger 229-245-4393 or zllane@valdosta.edu
Alias Emails
- P-Card pcard@valdosta.edu
- Procurement Procurement@valdosta.edu
- VSU Contracts contracts@valdosta.edu
- VSU Independent Contractor Team vsuindependentcontractor@valdosta.edu
Procurement
- University Center, Entrance 7 Financial Services 1205 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone
- Phone: 229.333.5708
- Fax
- Fax: 229.333.7408
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