Catalog Categories

Catalogs are established with contracted suppliers that provide pricing, terms and discounts designed to provide the best overall value to the university. Ordering through the catalog is the fastest ordering method and should be the first choice for purchasing goods for the university.

We create savings and leverage university-wide benefits by purchasing goods and services through our contracted suppliers. Contracted catalogs are established in our e-procurement system, Ariba.

Catalogs Available

• Amazon Business
  • This catalog should only be used if departments cannot find a product needed in one of the strategically sourced catalogs listed below.
• Audio/Visual
• Electronic Components
• Furniture
• IT Equipment and Supplies
  • Apple products
  • Computers and supporting equipment
• Maintenance, Repair and Operating
  • Electrical
  • General MRO, safety and tools 
  • HVAC
  • Janitorial and cleaning supplies
  • Plumbing
• Medical Supplies
• Office Supplies and Equipment
  • Office supplies
  • Printers and supporting equipment
• Print
• Scientific Equipment and Supplies
• Scientific Gases
• Temporary Staffing and Other Professional Services
  • Automotive supplies
  • Catering services
  • Charter buses
  • Moving services
  • Promotional items
  • Temporary staffing
  • Tent and party rentals
  • Uniform and laundering services

Ariba Purchasing Tips

See below for tips on purchasing through the Ariba e-procurement system.

1. Log in to Ariba (requires BoilerKey for access).
2. Reference Purdue’s Quick Reference Card (QRC) for Creating a Requisition.
3. Some catalogs provide search capabilities others do not. If you are not able to search for your good/service. Follow steps C and D of the QRC on how to buy from the supplier.