Brigham Young University. Purchasing Dept.

The Purchasing Department was created in 1921 to have a single department in charge of purchasing all supplies and services for the university. In 1973 the Purchasing Department was merged into the Church Central Purchasing Department of the Church of Jesus Christ, but retained its name. Head purchasing agents included Kiefer Sauls (1921-1946), and Cornelius R. Peterson (1946-1975).

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Purchasing Department

Description

Established: 1921

Abolished: 1973

Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1973)

Functions

The function of the Purchasing Department was to purchase any supplies or services required by the university and distribute accordingly. This includes food services, furniture, gasoline for university vehicles, and materials for campus grounds. In additions the BYU Purchasing Department helped facilitated purchasing for all Church Education System schools for a time, as well as Utah Valley Hospital.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was under Auxiliary Services and acted under the direction of the head purchase agent.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1921-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Auxiliary Services (1962-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Physical Facilities Division (?
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-1973)

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Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00222

LCCN: no2009068479

Creator: UPB and ANG