Welcome to the Purchasing Office

Purchasing has the responsibility and sole authority to obligate funds for procurements. Our mission is to procure goods and services in accordance with all Federal, State and System regulations and obtain the best procurement value upholding and supporting the educational and research missions of the University. It is the department's goal to serve our customers with courteousness, efficiency and timeliness.

The Purchasing Office operates under the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs.

The Purchasing Staff is comprised of the Director of Purchasing & Distribution Services, a team of professional buyers, and support staff.

The Purchasing Office is located in the Central Receiving Building at One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, 78249. Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding University Holidays.

You may contact the Purchasing office by email at
UTSA Purchasing Department purchasing@utsa.edu