Purchasing and Ancillary Services

Purchasing & Ancillary Services (PaAS) facilitates the Source to Pay (S2P) procurement lifecycle for the University through Hilltop Shop. PaAS serves as the central resource for University procurement of goods and services necessary for the effective and efficient operation of all departments. Part of this responsibility is identifying vendors that provide exceptional products and services and who proactively seek out efficient solutions for the University. PaAS strives to maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal control procedures to conduct business at the highest level of customer service, ethical standards, fairness, and transparency. 

Diversity Statement

USF actively seeks strategic sourcing relationships with vendors that  can offer the highest possible value at the lowest total cost of ownership to USF. We believe diversity increases competition and adds value to USF’s over all procurement strategies. Therefore we reach out to small, minority owned and locally owned businesses to allow an opportunity to participate in USF’s procurement activities.

Programs and Services

PaAS manages the following programs and services:

• Hilltop Shop (HTS) eProcurement Solution - Includes Source-to-Pay, Vendor Management, Sourcing, procurement related contracts and contract repository
• University Bookstore
• pREQs - This option is only used if the vendor is not active in HTS 
• Central Stores (Office Depot and Staples Desktop Delivery)
• Amazon Prime Business Enterprise Prime Membership
• Self-Service Copy/Print Program and Contract
• Pharos Print Management Solution and Contract
• Central Receiving
• Stationery, Business Cards, and Name Badges
• Large Job Printing/Duplicating Services and Contract
• Water & Refreshment Services and Contract
• Furniture, Fixture & Equipment (FF&E)
• Vending (Snack and Drink machines only)
• Vehicles (Buying & Surplus)

Parking and Loading

Campus Map For Deliveries 

All vehicles on campus are required to adhere to University of San Francisco Regulations , as well as applicable state and local laws regarding driving and parking on campus. Each driver is responsible for knowing and abiding by these regulations. The rules and regulations apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, any vendor scheduled to do inside delivery or perform work on campus is required to supply a valid Certification of Insurance (COI) that meets USF's requirements.

USF cannot accept trucks over 25' in length, unless special approval has been granted. For assistance in scheduling a special delivery and/or obtaining a parking permit, contact your Purchasing Services agent for approval and special instructions

For additional information regarding parking, please visit Public Safety's website or call 415-422-4222.

Contact Us

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Please see an interactive campus map for additional information