University Purchasing is responsible for establishing and awarding UAB purchase contracts. University Purchasing staff support the institution in the contracting and acquisition of supplies, services, and equipment. The staff also assist departments in applying procurement policy and procedures, establishing pricing, negotiating terms and conditions on contracts, agreements, leases, rentals, etc. for high-dollar purchases.

• Buying Overview

  The Buying Overview page contains links to information on how to procure the goods and services necessary to support the teaching, research and service activities of UAB while remaining compliant with federal and state laws and University policies.

• Active Contracts A-Z

  Active Contracts A-Z is a current listing of all awarded contract vendors and is updated nightly.

• P-Card

  The UAB Purchasing Card (P-Card) is designed to be a flexible form of payment that permits UAB employees to place orders for allowable purchases.

• BuyUAB

  BuyUAB offers a variety of catalog suppliers, as well as access to UAB-contracted prices and purchasing history.