Overview
On behalf of all UW institutions, the UW System Office of Procurement serves as a champion of higher education and responsible steward of resources through procurement leadership, guidance, advocacy, communication, and training.
The Office of Procurement continuously strives to be:
- An authority on procurement policies and practices for the entire system.
- A center of excellence for supply management.
- A leader in maximizing procurement resources through collaboration across the state and system.
- Strategic, innovative and effective in implementing best procurement practices.
- Proactive in identifying enterprise-wide cost saving and strategic contracting opportunities.
- Effective and prompt in communications with stakeholders.
- Timely and responsible in addressing stakeholder needs.
- Proactive in professional development.
Leadership
Ruth Anderson
Associate Vice President
Contact
780 Regent St.
Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 263-4378
randerson@uwsa.edu
Staff
Marcel DuBois
Purchasing Agent
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 5375
Telephone: 608.263.4380
mdubois@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Hotel/Conference Agreements
- Residence Hall Furniture
- Contractual Services
Ruth Ginzberg
Sr. I.T. Procurement Specialist
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608.890.3961
rginzberg@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Software Licenses
- Books and Periodicals
- Electronic Databases
Rich Lampe
Director of Procurement
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608.262.9138
rlampe@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Oversee the purchasing program for the UW System and audit the activities of delegated institutions
- Supervise the operations of the UW System Administration office of Procurement
- Direct procurement training across the enterprise
- Provide technical assistance to all UW Institutions on procurement related matters
Janie Pflaum
IS Data Services - Procurement Analyst
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608.265.5790
jpflaum@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Spend data analysis and report development
- Collect, analyze, and manage purchasing and payment data
- Maintain the Office of Procurement website
Paul Schlough
Procurement Specialist Senior
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608.265.0557
pschlough@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Food Service/Vending
- Bookstores
- Laundry
- Amusement
- Contractual Services
Lori Taylor
Purchasing Agent (LTE)
780 Regent Street, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608.890.3450
ltaylor@uwsa.edu
Responsibilities
- Procurement backup
Vacant
Contract Specialist
780 Regent St, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53715
Responsibilities
- MBE Information
- Affirmative Action
- General Information
- Requisitions/Purchase Orders