Purchasing
What We Do
- We help you with purchasing issues, vendor recommendations, and invoicing.
- We are a resource for product information.
- We have a large selection of catalogs.
- We negotiate discounts from a variety of vendors for the college and for employees.
- We can help trouble shoot order problems with vendors.
- We help obtain quotes for bus trips.
- We are your source for college credit cards.
Current News
If a purchasing card could help streamline your purchasing, please
review the
Purchasing Card web page for details. Contact us for any other
questions about Houghton's PCard program.
Please use our preferred vendors when ordering supplies. They are:
- Office supplies - Office Max ( Formerly Boise Cascade)
- Furniture - Call Ellen for recommendations. Please do not select a vendor; we have several options for you.
- Personalized products - Hodgins Engraving: Contact Ellen about ordering personalized products such as nameplates, nametags and rubber stamps.
- Copier Supplies - COSI
Special Services
Purchasing Tip - Do you have a backup printer cartridge for your area? It's a good idea to have one on hand to avoid frustration and work delays.
Emergency Supplies
If you have need of emergency supplies, contact Ellen Hatch by e-mail or x3300. Most office supplies are available for next day delivery.
Logo Supplies
We are your source for logo supplies such as letterhead, envelopes, laser labels and note cards. Just send an email with your account number and logo needs. Please copy your budget manager on the email for approval. We'll have it ready for you to pick up or you may request delivery for larger orders.
Copiers
Tech Services now administers the copiers on campus. Tech Services is happy to assist you in obtaining supplies, maintenance/repair or obtaining quotes on replacement equipment.
Employee Discounts
We have negotiated special deals for Houghton College employees with several of our favorite vendors.
Office Max offers college discount pricing on all catalog items and free shipping on orders over $50. Contact Ellen at ellen.hatch@houghton.edu or at ext. 3300 for more information.
