The recent Delta Cost Project findings highlighted that relative funding for two-year institutions has decreased despite unprecedented enrollment growth. Tulsa Community College recognized that it had to innovate to reduce operating expenses and streamline operations. In the war of dollars, the purchasing department was on the front lines. Beyond just managing spend, it had to deliver hard dollar savings. Tulsas procurement team knew that they needed to find the right eProcurement system, but could they find one to solve the specific purchasing woes of a community college system?

This presentation by Tulsa Community Colleges Terry Lastinger details the schools challenges and solutions as they worked to solve crucial issues. Terry will highlight the benefits of collaboration and SciQuests Consortium efforts. He will also show that the future of eProcurement at Tulsa Community College involves increased strategic sourcing and catalogs that promote co-op purchasing. This presentation-style session is useful for both new and experienced users.