Boston University has developed a Supplier Diversity Program to align with goals and objectives outlined in Boston University’s Strategic Plan. Our primary goal is to create a more diverse and inclusive supplier base and provide increased access and opportunity to underrepresented diverse businesses, both locally and nationally, to provide products and service to the Boston University community. By increasing the competitive landscape for Boston University business opportunities, departments can achieve best total value when contracting for goods and services and realize valuable cost savings, which can be leveraged for more strategic initiatives.
Vision Statement: To be the leader amongst peer urban research universities (AAU) in providing increased access and opportunity to certified diverse businesses.
Working with Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics (CIDA), Sourcing and Procurement has developed a Supplier Diversity Dashboard in PowerBI to allow faculty and staff to view and evaluate diversity spend metrics, including trend analysis. Viewing-access is automatically filtered based on the user’s role and access to fund center data in the SAP system. Please click here to view the Supplier Diversity Dashboard Training.
Our inclusion practice drives suppliers to deliver best total value to Boston University, including quality, service, and cost, while promoting economic growth to our target demographic of diverse businesses. Businesses recognized as a diverse supplier undergo a formal certification process by applying through the State or a national certifying agency. We aim to work with certified diverse suppliers with the following certifications:
*SBEs are not included in Boston University’s diversity metrics unless there is another qualifying diverse attribute.
We are committed to delivering resources to our Requisitioner community by delivering on best practices, including:
Boston University Information Services & Technology and Sourcing & Procurement - As part of our ongoing efforts to help you maximize budgets through the strategic purchase of goods and services, and to minimize risk to the University, we’re reminding you about the requirement that all information technology acquisitions and renewals must be reviewed by […]
The recent changes to U.S. trade policy and tariff schedules have disrupted supply chains and caused unpredictable pricing for the goods we purchase from abroad. As this situation continues to unfold in Washington, D.C., here are several steps you can take to protect your budgets and ensure the items you need will reach campus. Validate […]
Procure to Pay (P2P) is excited to share the upcoming launch of the newly branded “BU OneCard,” replacing Boston University’s Travel Card (TCard) and Purchasing Card (PCard) programs. The new card issued by U.S. Bank offers three card profile types: 1) Travel, 2) Purchasing, or 3) Purchasing + Travel (combined). Current cardholders will receive newly configured […]