What Purchasing can do for you
We are the central source for the purchase of any goods and services for VIU. Our objective is to provide the best "value" for your purchases while making buying easy. We administer the Purchasing Card Program and system contracts such as stationery supplies.
Where we are
Purchasing is located in Building 300 Room 143, Nanaimo Campus
Fax: 250-740-6465.
Who we are
The Purchasing Department is a team of professional buyers. We are here to handle your sourcing requirements -- be it a routine supply item, strategic materials acquisition, or service contract.
| Name/Position | Telephone/Fax | |
|---|---|---|
Chris Munro, SCMP. |
250-740-6230 |
|
Tammy Williams |
|
250-740-6234 |
April Levins (on leave) Buyer |
250-740-6233 250-740-6465 |
|
Stephanie Didsbury Buyer |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca | 250-740-6233 250-740-6465 |
Within Purchasing, buying responsibilities are allocated by commodity and a primary contact person is assigned to each VIU department. The primary contact is a starting point for your purchasing questions and someone focused on meeting all of your purchasing needs.
Commodity Key Contacts
| Commodity | Purchasing Key Contact | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
Construction and Infrastructure Projects |
Chris |
250-740-6230 |
Disposal of Surplus Goods, Equipment, and Vehicles |
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Stationery |
Tammy |
Tammy.Williams@viu.ca |
Imprinting
|
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Procurement Cards
|
Stephanie and Tammy |
250-740-6233 Tammy.Williams@viu.ca
|
| Cell phones and Blackberries | Tammy |
Tammy.Williamss@viu.ca |
| Computer Hardware and Software | Chris |
250-740-6230 |
Department/Area Key Contacts
| Department/Area | Purchasing Key Contact | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
Administration
|
Chris |
250-740-6230 |
Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology
|
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Faculty of Arts & Humanities |
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Business Operations:
|
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Centre for Continuing Studies
|
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Centre for Shellfish Research |
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Development & Alumni |
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Faculty of Education |
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Facilities Services & Campus Development |
Tammy/Stephanie | Tammy.Williams@viu.ca 250-740-6234 |
Faculty of Health & Human Services |
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Human Resources and Health & Safety |
Chris |
Chris.Munro@viu.ca |
Information Technology & Systems |
Chris |
Chris.Munro@viu.ca |
International Education
|
Tammy |
Tammy.Williams@viu.ca |
Library |
Chris |
Chris.Munro@viu.ca |
Faculty of Management
|
Tammy | Tammy.Williams@viu.ca |
Communications and Public Relations |
Tammy |
Tammy.Williams@viu.ca |
Milner Gardens |
Stephanie |
250-740-6233 |
Parksville Centre |
Stephanie |
250-740-6233 |
Regional Campuses:
|
Stephanie |
250-740-6233 |
Research and Scholarly Activity |
Tammy |
250-740-6234 |
Faculty of Science & Technology |
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |
Faculty of Social Sciences |
Tammy |
Tammy.Williams@viu.ca |
Student Services
|
Stephanie |
Stephanie.Didsbury@viu.ca |