Yale University - ASSET - Administrative Services and Support Enhancements Team

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Procurement Working Group

Scope: $427M spending on goods & services
Goals:
- Target of 10-15% savings
- Immediate savings through standardization
- Simplify purchasing and payment processes
Approach: Research standardization possibilities
- Engage buying community
- Communicate opportunities

Work Group and Other Activities

Immediate opportunities for savings
- computers, elevator maintenance, disposable gloves, plumbing supplies, conference calling
Simplify the buying process
- Reviewing eProcurement Solutions
New Procurement Calendar
- to communicate coming areas for review
- input from community advisory groups
Spend analysis and contract price review
Review best practices