Stemcell Technologies Inc. joins Buckeye Buy with a supplier website catalog of scientific research products at academic discount pricing. The catalog offers Bulk Import” and “Retrieve a Quote” options on the landing page for quick order entry.
Listed below are the latest Buckeye Buy supplier website updates. Contact BF-Marketplace@osu.edu with any catalog search questions.
1-800-Flowers has a new supplier website offering 17 brands of floral, gourmet foods, and personalized gifts. See the Flowers and gifts contract page for details.
Sherwin Williams offers a large selection of paint products and supplies in their supplier website. See the Sherwin Williams contract page for details.
Special order gases and Requisitions Supplier ID: Non-catalog requisitions to the gas warehouse must be issued to supplier SPL-0041701 Special Orders - UNIV Gas Cylinder Warehouse. Contact the Gas Warehouse at BF-GasWarehouse@osu.edu or call 614-292-2543 with questions.
Continental Office's supplier website now offers a “Value Products” category which features new value-priced chairs and standing desks. Select the “Value Products” option on the left margin of the catalog landing page to view the selection. See the full post for a screen shot visual of the new category offering.
Dublin Cleaners and Snow White Cleaners have been awarded new OSU contracts for dry cleaning services. Both suppliers have one-line service catalogs in Buckeye Buy under the Search Catalog link. See the Business and Finance news item for more details and supplier contact information.
SL Events and Conferences (formerly University Catering) has a new catalog for full-service catering under the Search Catalog link in Buckeye Buy. Some users have had difficulty finding the catalog because of the recent name change. Contact SL Events and Conferences https://slec.osu.edu for more information on their event planning and menu options.
Fastenal is the contracted supplier for building maintenance supplies and janitorial products. University purchases for these items must go through Buckeye Buy. And if you’re a frequent user of the Fastenal catalog in the supplier website section of Buckeye Buy, you may be able to save time with order templates.
A new spend category has been created for Catering Equipment Rental (SC11037). Please use this spend category for the service of renting out specialized equipment and tools used for catering events, parties, and gatherings, such as: Tableware (e.g., plates, glasses, cutlery, napkins), Beverageware (e.g., cups, mugs, wine glasses), Event furniture (e.g., tables, chairs, linen), Party tents, Serving equipment (e.g., chafing dishes, food warmers, platters, serving trays), and Bar equipment (e.g., cocktail shakers, ice buckets, bar counters).
These rentals provide the necessary gear to prepare, serve, and store food without having to purchase these items outright.
New hosted catalogs for drop-off and full-service catering and event equipment rental services are now in Buckeye Buy. These catalogs have replaced "The Catering Marketplace" supplier website which was removed from Buckeye Buy at the close of business on Friday, December 27 . See the full post for answers to common order placement questions.
Auto parts supplier AutoZone has joined Buckeye Buy with a supplier website catalog. At login, users will select from a drop down of university locations before searching for product. The location selection will determine which AutoZone store will fulfill the order.
Two new supplier websites are available in Buckeye Buy.
The Kurt J. Lesker Company has joined Buckeye Buy with a supplier website catalog of vacuum products and systems. The supplier contact is Rich West at richw@lesker.com .
GenScript offers molecular biology products and services in their supplier website catalog. The supplier contact is Dorcas Lohese at dorcas.lohese@genscript.com .
A new university-wide contract for Flowers and Occasion Gifts was recently awarded to six suppliers. The Sourcing Team has pre-negotiated rates, discounts, and terms with suppliers for use by the university through a competitive bid process.
The suppliers include 1-800-Flowers, Donna’s Delicious Dozen, Flourish Bespoke Floral & Event Decor, Orchard Lane Flowers, Spoonful of Comfort, and University Flowers
A bid was done for gift cards and incentives, resulting in contracts being awarded to two suppliers – Virtual Incentives and Tango. These contracts are available for university-wide use for digital and physical gift cards. Contract information can be found on the appropriate contract book pages .
Virtual Incentives should be the primary supplier of gift cards due to an 8% contract discount on virtual gift cards. This includes priority over direct orders from brands such as Amazon. Any Amazon gift cards should be ordered from Virtual Incentives, not Amazon, in order to receive the discount. Users can select from many different brands and products, including Virtual Visa and Amazon. Please see the ordering instructions on the contract book page for details.
Please contact Steve Hronek.9@osu.edu , Commodity Manager, with any questions.
