UC Procurement releases an accomplishment-filled annual report
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By Bara Waters, UC Office of the President
The University of California Procurement FY25 Annual Report provides a deep dive into the vital, yet often unseen, role that procurement plays in advancing UC’s mission. While procurement may work behind the scenes, its influence is felt in every corner of our organization.
Value beyond cost savings
From sourcing critical research materials to forging strategic partnerships and supporting sustainable and economic impact initiatives, our systemwide and campus procurement teams drive value that extends far beyond cost savings. They empower researchers, enhance campus operations and contribute profoundly to the university’s reputation as a leader in innovation, ingenuity and vision.
Key achievements
This report highlights procurement achievements, showcases inventive strategies and provides insights into how procurement plays a key role in UC’s overall success. Here are some of the highlights:
- UC Berkeley and Fisher Scientific have partnered to shift millions in annual spend to small and woman-owned businesses, with more campuses to follow
- UC’s competitively bid contracts have been adopted by 7,500+ public agencies nationwide
- Campus chefs and food procurement leaders are collaborating on smarter, more sustainable food buying
- UC Santa Cruz’s strategic sourcing team is advancing global gamma-ray research
- The UC San Diego procurement team assured research continuity in the Nano3 semiconductor research lab
- UC Merced’s student chefs are cooking up sustainability with the Alice Waters Institute
Explore how UC Procurement makes a difference — one strategic endeavor at a time:
Read the FY25 Annual Report
For questions, contact UC Procurement.