Resources for Purchasers

Resources for SU Purchasers

Our goal is to make purchasing from diverse businesses just as quick, easy, and effective as buying from any other vendor.  We are in the process of designing and building tools and resources to support campus purchasers - we welcome any requests, suggestions, and input from our campus community! 

New Policy on Supplier Diversity

As of October 1, 2022, Seattle University has adopted a new Policy on Supplier Diversity. Additionally, the Procurement Policy Statement was updated to include requirements for including diverse vendors in competitive bids.

Ways to Find Diverse Vendors

• Search ProcureSU vendors: All vendors in ProcureSU are now flagged to indicate their diversity status. See information about how to search for diverse vendors: How to search for a diverse vendor in procureSU.
• Search Intentionalist.com: this free directory of local storefront businesses is great for finding places to purchases of lunches out, off-campus catering, flowers, coffee, gift cards, and more. Or, visit the Seattle U Intentionalist site to see businesses right next to campus.
• Search OWMBE Directory: OMWBE's free Directory of Certified Firms was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming Vendor Setup Formrement and contracting opportunities. Watch this short instructional video for step-by-step guidance.
• Filter for diverse vendors on Amazon in the ProcureSU punch-out catalog: it is easy to shop with diverse vendors via Amazon. Use the punch-out catalog in ProcureSU and Amazon will track your diverse spending. How to filter for a diverse vendor on Amazon.
• Make a vendor search request to our team: we'll work with you directly to try to identify a diverse business that meets your needs.
• Procurement has compiled a list of most used Diverse Business Enterprises in ProcureSU. The list has a link to the vendor's website and a short description of the products or services they offer.

Ensure Accurate Vendor Information

Help us make sure we have correct vendor information, including their diversity status. If you notice a vendor may not be correctly flagged in ProcureSU, let us know.

• When processing a new vendor, please have them complete the Vendor Setup Form when you get their W-9. 
• Or, we'll add your new vendors into ProcureSU for you! Just send us the vendor email and we'll contact them to get their W-9 and vendor information and will enter it into ProcureSU for you!

Vendor Spotlights

Diverse Vendor Spotlight: Outside Thinc

Outside Thinc is a Black-owned business in the Central District that offers photography and videography services. Plus, many of their employees are SU alumni! Consider using them at your next event.

Diverse Vendor Spotlight: Girlie Press Printers

Girlie Press is a local woman-owned business that provides high-quality custom printing services for catalogs, mailings and more.

Diverse Vendor Spotlight: PromoShop Inc.

PromoShop is a certified minority-owned business that provides a wide variety of high-quality promotional/swag items.

Boon Boona Coffee is Now on Campus

The Sidebar Cafe in Sullivan Hall now exclusively serves Boon Boona Coffee. Stop by to get your own cup of Eduardo's favorite coffee!