The Purchasing Department is established as the centralized clearinghouse for vendor questions or inquiries regarding specific projects or universal questions concerning procurement activities at the University. Our commitment is to serve the students, the faculty, and the staff of all Vanderbilt departments with enthusiasm and our best effort. Each individual wants to be productive and contribute to the University. Productivity is enhanced by an encouraging atmosphere and supportive supervision. Teamwork and cooperation are encouraged and expected.
Every individual is a professional.
I ask myself what I have accomplished today, not how many hours I have worked. I am interested in the personal and professional development of each individual. More effort will be made to develop and maintain the knowledge and skills required to continuously improve the quality of service to the University. Interviews, the opinions of others, and reference checks are necessary and encouraged. This is a step beyond equal opportunity.