Purchasing Services

Mandate

The University strives to procure all goods and services by applying professional and ethical standards in the execution of contracts that protect both buyer and seller and demonstrate the prudent and economical use of resources provided to the University by its stakeholders.

  • Purchasing Services will assist in the sourcing, development of competitive bid documents, negotiation of terms and conditions, issuance of purchase orders and expediting, when requested.
  • Payment Services will ensure the timely and accurate payment and reporting of all non-salary disbursements to suppliers, employees and students for the University of Guelph.

Purchasing and Payments Updates

Customs and Freight Update

Dec 16 2025 - 13:55

Purchasing Services is making an important change to our internal processes for customs and freight. Effective January 5, 2026 responsibility for all incoming and outgoing customs and freight management will transition from Purchasing Services to the Mail Room under Hospitality Services.

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Purolator 2025 Holiday Service Update

Nov 28 2025 - 12:23

Purolator 2025 Holiday Service Update

The Purolator Ontario Team is committed to delivering the best possible experience during the Holiday season.
Due to increased shipment volume as well as extreme weather events, particularly in Northern Ontario, we have introduced proactive...