Procurement Services is responsible for guiding departments through the purchasing process for all departmental needs. We provide support of the MarketPlace, review and process requisitions, review and negotiate procurement contracts for signature, and report compliance issues.

We invite you to review the procurement options below, which are designed to assist you in obtaining the goods and services needed to operate and carry out the mission of NC State University.

PROCUREMENT OPTIONS AT NC STATE

MarketPlace

The MarketPlace is a self-service, e-procurement tool that automates the full procurement to payment process, saving both time and money.

Learn about MarketPlace Benefits

Before You Buy

Is the purchase appropriate? Is the item available on the MarketPlace? Is there a HUB supplier that can fulfill your need?

Check out the FAQs

How to Buy

Helpful information to make departmental purchases without delay.

Learn how to buy

After You Buy

Steps for after submitting your requisition.

Learn what to do after you buy

Contract Purchases

Contract Purchases offer the best value, along with negotiated terms and conditions.

Review the existing contracts

Guidelines and References

Links to university guidelines and outside statutes, rules, regulations and laws.

Review the guidelines and references