Dear Valued Supplier and Partners,
As the crisp Fall air settles in and the campus buzzes with renewed energy, the UMass Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued partnership and contributions to our university community. Your commitment to delivering high-quality products and services that provide genuine value is crucial to advancing the mission of the University of Massachusetts. Every interaction, every contract, and every delivery plays a vital role in helping us achieve excellence in education, research, and campus life across all UMass campuses. We deeply appreciate your efforts not only on price and quality but also on innovation, sustainability, and service - all of which are critical to the value we bring to our students, faculty, and staff.
This fall, we remain dedicated to enhancing our procurement processes through innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in every transaction, ensuring that together we consistently deliver maximum value to our community. We encourage you to stay engaged with us and take advantage of upcoming opportunities and initiatives designed to foster a strong and mutually beneficial supplier relationship.
As you explore this newsletter, you’ll find valuable content such as:
- Partnering Through Change: UMass Tariff Guidelines for Our Valued Suppliers
- Supplier Spotlight: How Partnership with Competitive Energy Services (CES) Led to Energy Savings for the UMass System
- Upcoming Bid Opportunity: Seeking Executive Search Partners
- New Support Email for Procurement Needs
- UMass 1099 Process: How to Ensure You Receive Your Tax Form
- Important Tips for Submitting Your Invoices to UMass
- Offering Secure and Flexible Payment Options for Foreign Individual Suppliers with Recipient Select Plus
- Easily Update Your Company Information in the UMass Supplier Portal
Thank you for being a vital part of the University of Massachusetts community. We look forward to growing our partnership and achieving shared success throughout this season and beyond.
Warm regards,
Brian Girard
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST)
University of Massachusetts