Purchasing & Procurement

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The Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Program (SDIP) is a key component of the Anchor Institution Mission, UCSF’s commitment to leveraging our economic strength, PRIDE (professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence) values, and our commitment to diverse resources.

January 16, 2024


On December 5, 2023, UCSF staff were given access to use their Procurement Card (P-Card) for purchases in the UCSF Amazon Business account using a separate portal outside of BearBuy. An added benefit, P-Card holders also can buy gift cards in Amazon Business.


January 16, 2024


UCSF instituted a new policy requiring the purchase of Energy Star-certified –80°C ultra-low temperature freezers. 

December 12, 2023


Update on supplier diversity spend and reminder to shop diverse.

October 31, 2023


Two punch-out catalog tiles are available for Henry Schein in BearBuy – one for medical/general purchases and one for dental.

October 16, 2023


You can purchase ethyl alcohol (ethanol) tax-free from BearBuy through our supplier, VWR. To ensure you receive the tax-free pricing, you must purchase from the VWR catalog and use the shipping location at Oyster Point.

September 13, 2023


Supply Chain Management (SCM) launched Amazon Business in BearBuy on August 23 and, if you haven’t done so already, you need to register to use the University account. You will need to set up your customer profile if you have not used Amazon before or update your Amazon profile to be associated with your current email.

September 13, 2023


amazon business logo in purpleStarting August 23, UC San Francisco (UCSF) is launching Amaz


August 15, 2023


Henry Schein is now active in Bear Buy.

August 14, 2023


One Workplace (OWP) is now providing chair-fitting services for campus staff and faculty who need assistance in selecting one of UCSF's standard chairs.  

August 14, 2023

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