We are excited to present the University of California (UC) Procurement FY25 Annual Report — a deep dive into the vital yet often unseen role procurement plays in advancing UC's mission. While procurement may work behind the scenes, its influence is felt in every corner of our organization.
Driving value beyond cost savings...
From sourcing critical research materials to forging strategic partnerships and supporting sustainable and economic impact initiatives, our Systemwide and Campus Procurement teams drive value that extends far beyond cost savings. They empower researchers, enhance campus operations, and contribute profoundly to the University's reputation as a leader in innovation, ingenuity, and vision.
Highlighting key achievements...
This report highlights key achievements, showcases inventive strategies, and provides insights into how procurement continues to be a cornerstone of UC’s success:
- How Berkeley and Fisher Scientific have partnered to shift millions in annual spend to a small and woman-owned business, with more campuses to follow
- How Merced's student chefs are cooking up sustainability with the Alice Waters Institute
- How UC's competitively bid contracts have been adopted by 7,500+ public agencies nationwide
- How campus chefs and food procurement leaders are collaborating on smarter, more sustainable food buying
- How the UC Santa Cruz strategic sourcing team is advancing global gamma-ray research
- How the UC San Diego procurement team assured research continuity in the Nano3 semiconductor research lab
- And so much more...
We invite you to explore how UC Procurement makes a difference — one strategic endeavor at a time.