The WashU Supplier Engagement & Development team stewards business relationships in the St. Louis area and beyond, supporting small and medium-sized businesses and driving regional economic growth.

Featured Development Program

The Supplier Engagement and Development Team partners with Grow with Google to educate students and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) on how to gain experience and training with Google tools and Google Career Certificates.

Apply for a Grow with Google Scholarship

Along with training students and SBEs, SED, Coursera, and WashU are also offering 200 fully funded scholarships for eligible Google certifications.

Scholarships are available through December 2027.

Benefits of Supplier Development

Our team creates a more resilient, innovative, and high-performing supply chain by connecting suppliers with the information and partnership they need to grow.

To collaborate or learn more about development opportunities, contact our team by email.

Direct Connection 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. 

Development Partners