Faculty/Staff 
Welcome to Purchasing The Purchasing Department is here to facilitate the transfer of goods and services between the Suppliers and the University, and to make sure those transactions occur within the guidelines of State regulation and University policy.
If you have any questions that you cannot find the answer to here, please call the Purchasing Department at (360) 650-3340.
Signature Authority List
Signature Authorities are individuals authorized by the President to sign contractual agreements obligating the University, regardless of the source of funds or location of performance for the contract.
View current Signature Authority List
Website for new custom-made rubber stamps now available
Pro Stamps, our new rubber stamp contractor (contract #04511) has launched a new website where state of Washington contract customers have electronic ordering capabilities. Please visit wa.prostamps.biz for your future stamp orders (fax and hard copies continue to be accepted).
New bid thresholds take effect
In accordance with RCW 43.19.1906, the Office of Financial Management has adjusted the bid thresholds for the purchase of goods and services. Effective immediately, the Sealed Bid threshold has been increased from $49,000 to $50,400 and the limit requiring three quotes and WEBS posting has been increased from $3500 to $3600. University Pcard limits remain at $3,000.
Steelcase Cachet Chair Recall Notice 
On January 25, 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Steelcase Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan announced a voluntary recall on Cachet Swivel Chairs. This is based on the fact that the front seat support part of the chair can crack and fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
If you have the Steelcase Cachet chair in your area, contact Purchasing immediately: Barbara Lewis at ext.3068 or Brenda Ancheta at ext. 3561. Purchasing will contact the vendor to schedule any needed repairs. Departments should NOT contact the vendor. Read more...
The recall involves all Steelcase Cachet swivel chairs with model number 487 manufactured between May 2002 and October 15, 2009. The chairs have a plastic slotted seat and back design and some were sold with back and seat cushions. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the base of the chair.
Chairs should be inspected for cracks in the front seat support. If any cracks are identified, departments should immediately stop using the chairs. Even if no cracks are identified, departments are to notify Purchasing if they are using the Steelcase Cachet swivel chair. Purchasing will track areas that might have potential for future issues.
Effective July 1, 2011
Please update your records to reflect our new organizational structure:
Internal Mail Stop: 1420
External Mail Address:
Business Services
PO Box 29420
Bellingham, WA 98228-1420
Please discontinue the use of PO Box 29390 and MS 1390 on July 1, 2011.
Location:
Administrative Services Building (#47)
333 32nd Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-0935
Contact Information:
Phone: 360-650-3340
FAX: 360-650-6810
Mail Stop: 1420
Email: purchasing.department@wwu.edu
Sally McKechnie, Director of Business Services
AC 143, MS1420
360-650-3127 (v)
sally.mckechnie@wwu.edu
Mimi Poehlman, Assistant to the Director
AC 140, MS1420
360-650-6341 (v)
mimi.poehlman@wwu.edu
Claire Chouaniere, Department Support
AC 140G, MS1420
360-650-6340 (v)
claire.chouaniere@wwu.edu
Susan Banton, Procurement & Supply Supervisor
AC144, MS1420
360-650-2430 (v)
susan.banton@wwu.edu
Debbie Hutchinson, Procurement & Supply Specialist 3
PP303, MS9114
360-650-3426 (v)
debbie.hutchinson@wwu.edu
Barbara Lewis, Procurement & Supply Specialist 3
AC145, MS1420
360-650-3068 (v)
barbara.lewis@wwu.edu
Dolapo Akinrinade, Procurement & Supply Specialist 2
AC140H, MS1420
360-650-2065 (v)
dolapo.akinrinade@wwu.edu
Brenda Ancheta, PCard Administrator
AC140H, MS1420
360-650-3561 (v)
brenda.ancheta@wwu.edu
PCard Help Desk
360-650-2080 (v)
360-650-6810 (f)
pcard@wwu.edu
