Welcome to the Purchasing Office of The University of Texas at Austin

Purchasing has the responsibility and sole authority¹ to obligate funds for procurements. Our mission is to procure goods and services to sustain, foster, and support the educational and research missions of The University. We strive to maintain the most efficient operations while adhering to the requirements of university, state, and federal laws, rules, and procedures. It is our goal to serve our customers in the timeliest, efficient, and transparent means possible.

The Purchasing Office operates under the Office of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Purchasing Staff is comprised of the Director of Purchasing, a team of professional buyers, and a support staff.

The Purchasing Office is located in the Central Receiving Building at 2200 Comal Street, Austin, Texas 78722-2596. Our hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays.

You may contact the Purchasing Office by email at purch@www.utexas.edu.

The University of Texas at Austin Mission

¹Texas Education Code Section 51.9335 and applicable Regents’ Rules