Procurement
The Procurement unit at Minnesota State provides centralized leadership and oversight for all system-wide purchasing, ensuring that every acquisition of goods and services is conducted ethically, sustainable, and inclusively. We drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness by administering the JAGGAER e-procurement platform, enforcing competitive bidding and system policies, and offering tools, templates, and training to staff and faculty. By championing transparency, accountability, and supplier diversity, alongside regular communications like our Procurement Pulse newsletter; we help the 33 colleges and universities across Minnesota State achieve the best value in higher education.
Questions or comments can be directed to sourcing@minnstate.edu.
The goal of the procurement unit is to streamline the procurement process, improve transparency, and reduce risk—ensuring that all purchasing decisions are made with efficiency, fairness, and accountability in mind.
Visit our vendor page for current bid opportunities and resources.
Overview
All purchases of goods and services—regardless of funding source—must comply with Minnesota State policies and procedures to ensure transparency, fairness, and fiscal responsibility.
Key Policies
System-Wide Compliance
Every purchase must follow system Policies and Procedures, no matter the funding source.
Competitive Bidding
Purchases over $100,000 require a competitive bidding process, unless exempt by statute.
e-Procurement System
JAGGAER Marketplace
Most suppliers submit sourcing events and create contract through our JAGGAER e-procurement platform.
Need Help?
Not sure where to start? Our team is here to guide you through every step. Submit a ticket to: Contracts and we will support your procurement needs.
Procurement & Contract Community Site
Discover policies, templates, training materials, FAQs, and a peer forum on our internal Community Site. Access it here: Community Site.
Tim R. Anderson
System Director for Procurement and Contract Management
February 2025 (Vol. 1, Issue 1)
Launch edition: P-Card procedures updated, single-source exemption overview, formation of the Supplier Diversity Advisory Committee, and announcement of Procurement Month
Read February Newsletter
March 2025 (Vol. 1, Issue 2)
Celebrate National Procurement Month, with scheduled Marketplace upgrade and contract-training recap; plus learn about our DocuSign→Adobe Sign migration and vendor guide to Secretary of State registration.
Read March Newsletter
April 2025 (Vol. 1, Issue 3)
Insights on collaborative-purchasing savings, highlights from Procurement Month Awards winners, best practices for cumulative contract renewals, and details on the 26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair.
Read April Newsletter
May 2025 (Vol. 1, Issue 4)
Tip of the Month: submit a ticket for fastest support; fun fact on the world’s first procurement contract; guidance on reevaluating single-source designations; and overview of the Equity Select program with KIS spotlight.
Read May Newsletter
June 2025 (Vol. 1, Issue 5)
Tip of the Month: submit a ticket for fastest support; fun fact on the world’s first procurement contract; guidance on reevaluating single-source designations; and overview of the Equity Select program with KIS spotlight.
Read June Newsletter