Mission Statement: The mission of USNH Purchasing & Contract Services is to support the institutions within the University System of New Hampshire to achieve their goals by providing quality goods and services with courtesy and professionalism while safeguarding USNH assets and maintaining the highest legal and ethical standards.

Vision Statement: The vision of USNH Purchasing & Contract Services is to provide the best procurement practices and highest quality services for our clients. In addition, we aim to foster mutual success among our clients both internal and external. We will be a department that

• anticipates the future by being pro-active, determining needs and planning ahead to meet those needs
• expands and enhances the contracts offered to the USNH community
• manages relationships between departments and suppliers by
• providing advice and counsel
• prequalifying suppliers
• conducting supplier evaluations
• determining proper courses of actions
• uses technology creatively to improve service to the University community and productivity within our office
• informs the community of new products, services and suppliers
• plans, develops, implements and manages procurement methods
• provides cost/benefit analysis, value engineering, life-cycle costing and information on sustainability when evaluating Request for Bids (RFBs)/Request for Proposals (RFPs) or new products
• has a well-trained and professional staff valued for their capabilities and effectiveness who are motivated to support the University System community