Welcome to Oakland University's Purchasing Department

Oakland University Purchasing Department
13 Police and Support Services Building
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401
Phone: (248) 370-3171
Fax: (248) 370-3175

This site provides Oakland University staff and vendors with easily accessible and timely information about OU's Purchasing Department, purchasing processes and resources.

Statement of Purpose
The Purchasing Department provides efficient service to departments in the procurement of goods and services that are of best value from responsible vendors. It is purchasing’s responsibility to handle all aspects of the procurement process, including identifying and developing sources; assisting departments in developing specifications; soliciting bids, quotations and proposals; negotiating contracts; and interacting with vendors.

Purchasing Department Staff

• Maria Ebner-Smith, purchasing manager, ebnersmi@oakland.edu
  Departments serviced by Maria Ebner-Smith
• Judy Burton, buyer, burton@oakland.edu
  Departments serviced by Judy Burton
• Rick Seefried, buyer, seefried@oakland.edu
  Departments serviced by Rick Seefried
• Eileen Arseneau, purchasing assistant, arseneau@oakland.edu
• Brenda Boor, office assistant, boor@oakland.edu