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Procurement and Supply Chain Services

Procurement Announcements

Procurement Announcements Archive
May202025

General Guidance on Tariff-Related Pricing Impacts for CruzBuy Users
Due to the evolving nature of international trade policies and supply chain dynamics, some suppliers have begun applying surcharges or raising prices to account for increased costs associated with tariffs. To help Procurement validate and, when possible, mitigate these charges, we kindly ask that you add tariff surcharges, if known, as separate line items on your CruzBuy requisition and attach the supplier quote to the requisition. This will allow our team to follow up with suppliers for clarification as needed.

Some supplier price increases due to tariffs may not be immediately obvious. If you have any concerns, please contact Procurement in advance so we can help navigate the impact of tariffs and ensure your orders are placed without delay. If you receive notification from a supplier that a tariff is being applied after the PO is issued and they are requesting that the PO be revised, please forward the supplier’s email to buy4me@ucsc.edu, and one of the Procurement staff will review and advise.

Thank you for helping us monitor the situation, and as always, we are available to help support departments navigate these changes.

May202025

Fiscal Close & Processing Time Reminder for CruzBuy Users
As we approach the end of the fiscal year, we want to remind departments and stakeholders to plan ahead for any remaining procurement-related needs. Due to the high volume of requests during this period, please anticipate longer-than-usual processing times for requisitions. Similarly, email response times may be delayed as we prioritize time-sensitive transactions and deadlines.

To help ensure timely processing, please:

  • Submit purchase requests and supporting documentation as early as possible.
  • Check for completeness before submission to avoid delays.
  • Keep track of fiscal close deadlines.

We appreciate your patience and collaboration as we work to support a smooth fiscal close. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our procurement team.

Objective

Procurement and Supply Chain Services is responsible for providing the tools and business processes for acquiring goods and services at UCSC.

​​Our Mission​

​​Generating strategic procurement opportunities and benefits for the campus while delivering exceptional customer service in support of expanding the boundaries of knowledge.​

​​Our Vision​

Within the framework of UC guidelines and policies, Procurement and Supply Chain Services delivers innovative solutions with professional integrity through simplification and creativity, making us a highly sought after strategic partner.

Service Portfolio

  • Managing UCSC's e-procurement tool - CruzBuy
  • Conducting bid events and processing procurement transactions
  • Delivering procurement training programs
  • Providing consultation to help campus departments identify cost saving opportunities
  • Establishing campus and UC system wide supplier agreements
  • Advancing UC system wide procurement programs

Help Contacts

Mailing Address:
   Procurement and Supply Chain Services
   Univ of California Santa Cruz
   1156 High St
   Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Office Location:
   100 Enterprise Way
   Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Intercampus Mailstop:
   Procurement Services

Procurement Help Desk
The Procurement and Supply Chain Services Help Desk is the primary contact when needing assistance with CruzBuy and obtaining answers to questions regarding the purchase of goods and services.

Fax Line: 459-3300

Email: buy4me@ucsc.edu

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