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Saint Louis University Business Services

What We Do

The Department of Business Services is responsible for the purchasing process throughout Saint Louis University. We work closely with schools and departments to proactively negotiate new contracts that have generated substantial cost savings across the University. We've succeeded in implementing initiatives to achieve cost efficiencies and providing tactical price structures to vendor partners across campus. New initiatives and further cost-reduction opportunities will continue to be examined to effectively address the University's growing needs.

Exclusive Vendors

Mandatory use of exclusive vendors is a necessity. Business Services has carefully developed these partnerships to fully leverage buying power, reduce overall costs, monitor service levels, manage vendor relationships and continue consolidating the vendor base to ensure responsiveness and accountability.

Current exclusive business partners for the following products and services are listed below.

Product Vendor
 
Office Supplies Staples

Express Mail/Shipping

FedEx (Contact Lynn Woolfolk at lynn.woolfolk@slu.edu to create your account)
Computer/Laptop Standards  Dell 
Electronics/Electronic Supplies Staples or CDW-G
Business Stationery Bender Inc.
Coffee and Water Service
  • Ronnoco Coffee
  • Community Coffee
  • Staples
Dining Services  Sodexo 
Shredding Shred-It
Medical Laundry/Cleaning Clean Healthcare Apparel
Medical Gases Airgas
Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies Veritiv
Printers and Toner Cartridges SumnerOne
 

Requisitions will need approval and a PO issued prior to ordering or receiving a product or service to ensure the use of appropriate vendors.

For any questions concerning University vendors or exclusive partnerships, refer to the vendor list or contact ellen.borowiak@slu.edu, jessica.winetfleer@slu.edu or marylynn.thompson@slu.edu.