Purchasing & Business Services

The Office of Purchasing and Business Services strives to cultivate faculty, staff and supplier relationships in order to achieve the purchasing proposition of best value through best practices.  The goal is to reduce costs and enable growth through improved efficiencies, strategic sourcing, and market intelligence and to do this while complying with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. 

STAFF INFORMATION:

• Consult and advise on standards pertaining to procurement activities
• Represent the university in negotiation with suppliers
• Oversee university-wide contracts (centralized travel management, managed print, food services, office supplies, bookstore, shredding,)
• Manage Consortium opportunities (information technology, scientific, facilities)
• Provide W-9 and tax exempt forms upon request

DRAKE TRAVEL

• Direct Travel's Academic Travel Management Portal Site
  • Setting Up a Direct Travel Account
  • Deem Site Training Video
  • Campus Introduction to Direct Travel
  • Standard economy vs. basic: What is the Difference?
• Short's Athletic Travel Management Portal Site

OTHER VENDOR LINKS: 

• Office Depot Quick Start guide
• Office Depot Employee Purchase Program
• Rental Vehicles Guidelines and Processes

 Drake University does not have to pay sales tax in certain states.  See list of sales exempt tax states here:  Exempt Sales Tax States

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