The WashU Supplier Engagement & Development team focuses on helping businesses grow, thrive, and prepare to work with top-tier higher education institutions—including WashU. We steward business relationships in the St. Louis area and beyond, supporting small and medium-sized businesses and driving regional economic growth.
How We Develop Suppliers
Direct Connections to WashU Procurement
We facilitate relationships between external businesses and internal WashU departments that need commodities and services.
Joint Development Programs
We collaborate with dedicated external and internal partners to connect businesses with developmental programs that can propel them forward.
Resource Sharing
We provide access to tools, guidance, and market intelligence to enhance operations and service delivery, including information on higher education procurement trends and networking opportunities.
Our Development Partners
Explore our current partners below. To collaborate or learn more about development opportunities, contact our team by email.
