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Procurement Services

Valued Partner Through Innovative Solutions

The Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) team at UT Austin partners with the university to deliver seamless procure-to-payment support through innovative, compliant solutions. We provide strategic sourcing, contracting, training, and payment guidance to academic units and researchers, while ensuring high standards for qualified and diverse supplier performance.

Recent News

Procurement Services May Newsletter

May 5, 2026
The latest Procurement Services newsletter highlights several important compliance and process updates impacting campus purchasing operations. Key topics include the removal of exception requests under Executive Order GA-48, new Amazon brand-blocking safeguards to support compliant purchasing, updated vendor hold verification guidance, and enhancements to the self-service PIF process.

CTCD/CTCM Certification Requirements for Procurement Roles

Jan. 23, 2026
The Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certifications provide employees with the knowledge and credentials needed to successfully perform procurement and contract-related duties within the State of Texas. Find more information, registration link, and dates here.
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Procurement Services

Facilitates the purchase of goods and services while ensuring regulatory compliance.

 

Commercial Card

Oversees the purchasing card program, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

 

Vendor Management

Promotes contracts with service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

 

eProcurement

Hosts an eProcurement system with secure supplier catalogs and seamless ordering.

 

Payment Services

Handles accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and travel reimbursements.

 

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PPS Organizational Chart

Explore the current organizational charts for the different units in the Procurement and Payment Services portfolio.

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PPS Partners

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

EHS works to protect the health and safety of the faculty, staff and students at UT Austin in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Office of Sustainability

The Campus Sustainability Policy adopted in April 2008, requires that policies, practices and curricula at The University of Texas at Austin strive to reduce life cycle costs, restore or maintain functioning natural systems, and enhance human well-being.

University Business Services (UBS)

University Business Services (UBS) provides essential financial, human resources, and technology services. UBS focuses on providing the best service as efficiently as possible while aligning with applicable policies and standards