If you have a commodity that has neither a strategic partner nor a preferred vendor, find the commodity from the list below and contact the purchasing agent to make a purchase. If you have any questions, contact customer service at customercareteam-pds@case.edu or buying@case.edu.
| Commodity | Purchasing Agent | Phone |
| Advertising | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
| Appliances | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Art and Music Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Arts and Crafts | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Athletics - Recreation and Sporting | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Books | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Catering On and Off-Campus | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
| Catering/Event Supplies/Serv | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
| Chemical Orders | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
| Coffee Service | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
| Computer Equipment/Software/Related Supplies/Maintenance | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Computer Lease Administration | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Contracts (independent contractor agreements) | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1993 |
| Controlled Substances (research and veterinary) | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
| Copier, Facsimile Equipment and Typewriter | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Custodial Services | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Custodial Supplies and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Dental Equipment/Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
| Dry Ice | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Electronic Equipment and Supplies | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Equipment Rentals | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
| Equipment Rentals (events) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
| Federal Express Supplies | Mail Services | 216.368.2565 |
| Food or Beverage (for office) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
| Furniture | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Hardware and Tools | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Hotels/Lodging | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
| Industrial Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Internal Lease Administration | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
| Leases Computer Related (non-real estate) | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Leases Facilities Related (non-real estate) | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Leases Research Related (non-real estate) | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Library Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| License Agreements Computer Related | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| License Agreements Facilities | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Maintenance Computer and Related Agreements | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
| Maintenance Facilities Related Agreements | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Maintenance Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Maintenance Research Related Agreements | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Medical-Surgical-Pharmaceutical Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
| Microscopes and Microscope Devices | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Moving Program | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Office Supplies | Office Depot | |
| Periodicals/Reprints | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Photographic/X-Ray Materials and Films | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Plant Construction Services | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Plant Service Contracts | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Plant Stockroom Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Printing | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Procurement Cards | David Stout | 216.368.4474 |
| Promotional Products | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Radioactive Products | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Repairs | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Research Gasses, Equipment, and Related Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Safety Supplies and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Scientific Equipment and Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
| Security Supplies, Services, and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Vehicle Purchases and Licensing | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Vehicle Rentals | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
| Water Service (for drinking) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
The process for purchasing depends on the cost of the commodity being purchased. The guidelines outlined below illustrate the purchasing process.
- $0 - $4,999: Use PCard or Peoplesoft;
- $5,000 - $24,999: Obtain 2 quotes; requisition in Peoplesoft;
- > $25,000: Obtain 3 quotes; procurement specialist can assist with obtaining a quote.