Sourcing manages existing and new supplier relationships and runs competitive events (RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs) to facilitate the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices and address the changing needs of each University department.
Procurement is responsible for onboarding suppliers, negotiating supplier contracts, training Ariba users, answering portal tickets, and approving Purchase Requisitions in Ariba to process orders while delivering a quality customer experience.
Payment Services oversees the processing of all non-payroll payments in a timely and accurate manner that follows University policy and sponsor regulations and supports continuous process improvement to best serve University faculty, staff, students, vendors, and fellow employees.
Travel Services arranges payment for suppliers and recipients, approves and pays Concur expense reports, and manages Procurement and Travel Card programs while ensuring compliance with University policy and IRS and sponsor regulations.
Questions about anything pertaining to suppliers, your purchases, paying invoices, or travel and expenses? Submit your ticket and we will respond to you!
If you are a current or prospective supplier of Boston University, please visit the supplier information page for important details and resources.
The mission of Travel Services is to deliver superior customer service to the Boston University community, to provide timely and accurate reimbursement processing, and to ensure compliance with Boston University policies, IRS regulations, and sponsor guidelines.
All BU employees must use the BU OneCard when booking travel and incurring travel-related expenses using Boston University funds.
To make travel arrangements on behalf of a BU employee, that traveling employee must set you up as a Travel Arranger and use their own Travel Card.
Dear BU Requisitioners and Approvers, Procure to Pay is pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Refurbished Equipment Trade-In & Resale Program, developed in partnership with Cambridge Scientific. This program provides Boston University laboratories with an efficient, compliant option for selling surplus equipment and purchasing high-quality refurbished equipment at reduced cost. This initiative offers […]
Dear BU Requisitioners and Approvers, The Boston University Procure to Pay is hosting a Laboratory Equipment & Supply Expo on Wednesday, September 16, featuring preferred scientific suppliers. This event is an opportunity to meet sales representatives and learn more about new product offerings in a relaxed environment. Complimentary lunches will be provided. The show will be held on the Medical […]
Dear BU Faculty and Staff, Effective June 1, 2026, Procure To Pay’s Payment Services is excited to launch a new process for one-time, small-dollar payments up to $5,500 for non-employee awards, honoraria, non-service stipends (no payment amount limit), royalties, and study subject payments. To streamline processing for your business office and to improve the payment […]