Purchasing

Ellen Hatch  Purchasing Coordinator

What We Do

bulletWe help you with purchasing issues, vendor recommendations, and invoicing.  
bulletWe are a resource for product information.  We have Consumer Reports magazines and Buying Guides for you to borrow.  We also have a large selection of catalogs.
bulletWe negotiate discounts from a variety of vendors for the college and for employees.
bulletWe can help trouble shoot order problems with vendors.
bulletWe help obtain quotes for bus trips.
bulletWe are your source for college credit cards.
bulletWe are a resource for design and decorating needs.

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 Lisa or Carolyn for recommendations.  Please do not select a vendor - we have several options for you.

Personalized products - Hodgins Engraving

Copier Supplies - Xerox

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 Lisa Hover 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, memo pads, and note cards.  Just call ahead with your account number and logo needs.  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.

Nameplates, nametags, rubber stamps, etc.

Contact Lisa about ordering personalized products. 

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.  Contact Lisa at lisa.hover@houghton.edu or at ext. 3300 for more information.

 Carpet Express  & White Dove Mattress extend discount prices direct to college employees.  Ask us for the details.

Crawford Furniture offers employees special pricing on fine furniture for your home.  Check with us for ordering information.