Mission and Vision Statements

PURCHASING SERVICES
Purchasing, MDS, and SWAP

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide support to our customers by assisting them in obtaining goods and services and disposing of surplus property. This will be achieved in accordance with the mission of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and by following the policies and procedures of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

We are committed to increase customer satisfaction by providing cost effective and quality products and services on a timely basis. We will accomplish this by performing tasks in new and better ways and continually communicating with our customers to improve our processes.

Vision Statement

Purchasing Services will strive to become a model service organization by:

• Viewing each person employed in Purchasing Services as a valued team member and encouraging them to participate in efforts to improve processes;
• supporting and assisting all team members to achieve their full potential, and meet their job responsibilities;
• continuing to improve services based on changing customer and employe needs; and
• creating a positive work environment.