Strategic Sourcing

The Georgetown University Strategic Sourcing (GUSS) department evaluates institutional spend and supplier relationships to develop procurement strategies that maximize value, improve cost efficiency and advance the university’s mission. GUSS works with campus stakeholders, academic departments and external vendors to support cost-effective, sustainable purchasing decisions that comply with regulations and align with institutional priorities.

Punchout

The punchout system, available in GMS , allows users to seamlessly transition to external vendor websites to make purchases at pricing Georgetown has negotiated. Punchout purchases bill directly to your department’s worktags, and no credit card is needed. Users can purchase from Staples, Apple, Amazon and more through the punchout system.

Master Service Agreements (MSA)

A master service agreement is a contract where the terms and conditions and pricing have been agreed upon by Georgetown and the supplier. Only a quote and a purchase order are needed to proceed with services. MSAs can be used by multiple departments for convenience. An MSA can often be used for catering, gift cards, marketing, branding, event equipment and services, transportation, and more.

Request for Proposal

Strategic Sourcing supports requests for proposals, quotes, and information, which are formal requests to potential suppliers of a good or service.

Requests for Anything (RFx) – Which is right for you?

Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

The SSJ is used instead of competitive bidding when the selected vendor has a specialized uniqueness, compatibility, or technical specifications.

Suppliers

Georgetown University is a large and diverse organization, comprised of more than 20,000 students, faculty, and staff. The Strategic Sourcing Department often receives inquiries from suppliers and businesses that are interested in providing goods and/or services to members of the Georgetown community. If you would like to learn more about doing business with Georgetown, please review the resources.

Supplier Diversity

Georgetown University is committed to utilizing diverse businesses as part of the institution’s embrace of its Jesuit values and commitment to the common good. Our vision is to foster a purchasing climate that encourages diverse vendors to compete for University business. We strive to reduce barriers of participation in University purchasing activities and are committed to building relationships with a diverse group of vendors. Below are the three main strategies of our Supplier Diversity Program:

1. Supplier Support: providing diverse suppliers with the essential tools and opportunities to engage in business practices at Georgetown
2. GU Community Education: informing University departments and business offices on how they can support diverse suppliers
3. Leadership Support: engaging department leaders on best practices in integrating diverse suppliers into procurement processes

Sustainability

Strategic Sourcing has partnered with the Office of Sustainability on several purchasing initiatives:

• Furniture Reuse Program
• Sustainable Event Supplies
• New Power Purchase Agreement