About Us

About Us

Structure:

Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) at USF is a full Procure to Pay organization, providing support for the entire procurement process.

911±¬ÁÏÍø have a semi-centralized purchasing model. Individual departments are responsible for most sourcing and selecting of goods and services while adhering to the rules, regulations and policies for purchasing, while strategic category managers with the PPS team solicits for USF wide goods and services to maximize cost savings and value.

PPS is governed by the Procurement General Regulation () and Procurement of Commodities, Contractual Services, Motor Vehicles and Licenses Regulation (). 

Vision:

911±¬ÁÏÍø strive to be a recognized leader in Higher Education Procurement through demonstrated best practices, technology adoption, collaboration, and professional development.

mission:

The mission of Procurement and Payment Services is to support the University of South Florida in achieving its goals by providing Strategy, Support and Stewardship.

mission execution

To achieve our mission, PPS serves as a strategic partner to every unit at USF—delivering innovative, service‑focused solutions that create value while maintaining strong financial stewardship in support of the university’s goals.

strategy

support

stewardship
  • Align procurement and payment decisions with USF’s goals and priorities.
  • Use data, policy, and critical thinking to recommend clear options and trade‑offs.
  • Advance innovative, service‑focused solutions and technology adoption.
  • Collaborate across the university to remove roadblocks and improve outcomes.
  • Understand partner needs and set clear expectations for timelines and outcomes.
  • Deliver responsive, high‑quality service that meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Communicate openly and provide guidance in plain language.
  • Treat all partners with dignity, fairness, and empathy.
  • Take ownership of actions and follow through on commitments.
  • Adhere to ethical standards, policies, and internal controls.
  • Promote responsible use of university funds and reduce risk and rework.
  • Seek feedback and continuously improve how we serve the university.