Purchasing

ERI Purchasing Team is here to assist you with all of your procurement and shipping needs.

With so many regulations surrounding contract and grant funding, it is important that proper procedures are followed to ensure the costs are accepted.

Please contact us if you have questions - we will work with you to ensure compliance with all regulations.

Important notes

► Place a Purchase Order First

All supplies and equipment orders should be placed through Gateway prior to the actual order. Please plan ahead and inform us about any concerns.

► Hiring a Contractor Takes Time

Hiring someone to perform a service, e.g. maintenance, repair work or consulting, can be a lengthy process and must begin at ERI. If procedures are not followed, we may not be able to pay the supplier and you may be liable for the expense.

► Do Not Sign Anything

If a supplier requires a signature on any document, do not sign it. Email the document to purchasing@eri.ucsb.edu for review and next steps.

What we can help you with:

- Navigating order placement in Gateway

- Starting working with a new supplier

- Paying vendor invoices 

- Purchasing with a FlexCard 

- Managing equipment and fabrications

- Recharging for goods and services