The mission of the Department of Procurement Services is to serve Norfolk State University community by providing value-added procurement, timely acquisition of goods and services, and effective surplus property administration needed to carry out the University mission of teaching, research, and public service.

Support is provided by:

• Ensuring the entire procurement cycle (involving purchase and payment activities) is performed in a manner that demonstrates our continuous dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Effectively satisfies the needs of the end-user. o Promoting positive vendor relations through diversity in expenditures and timely payment of invoices.
• Developing and fostering business relationships with DMBE certified small, minority, and women-owned businesses.
• Achieving cost savings through effective use of procurement methodologies/principles and streamlining administrative operations. o Seeking more efficient and innovative ways to conduct public administrative activities, while complying with all applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

STATEMENT OF VALUES

We value our role at Norfolk State University and in our community. We endeavor to create a culture that builds a sense of organizational ownership; promotes customer service; encourages teamwork; supports creativity; and is dedicated to professional development. We believe contributing to the socioeconomic interests of the Commonwealth enhances the quality of our lives. As a department, we strongly value the following:

Vendor Relations

We appreciate the support vendors give to the University. We recognize that vendors are also our customers and we treat them in a professional/courteous manner. We believe that vendors should be provided with fair and equal access to the University's procurement process. Procurement Services department promotes of integrity by consistently being honest and fair when conducting business and personal dealings.

Accountability

Taking personal responsibility for what we do to ensure that our actions reflect the best interests of the University and the procurement profession.

Legality

Adherence to the law in all decisions.

Unity

We believe in actively recruiting and supporting Department of Minority Business Enterprise (DMBE) certified small, minority, and women-owned businesses to ensure diversity in our expenditures. We understand that by supporting this effort we will contribute to the economic betterment of all citizens of Virginia.

Ethics

In the spirit of public administration and accountability, we believe in managing public affairs to standards of fairness and equity. We subscribe to the principles and codes of ethics of the National Association of Educational Procurement and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

Satisfaction

We understand that to be successful, we must combine our collective talents and skills to accomplish organizational goals while meeting and exceeding customer needs.