Purchasing and Stores
Facilities Management Manawatu operates the Purchasing, Contracts and Distribution functionality for Massey University. This includes looking after the Central Stores - a storage facility for all currently unused equipment.
The Purchasing and Stores area has a cost implication for the University. The goal is to operate efficiently and co-jointly manage customer requirements, recycling and cost effectiveness.
Specific responsibilities are as follows:
Central Stores
- Acceptance of pre-arranged delivery and storage of bulk/large items
- Manawatu campuses distribution point for new and used furniture
- University storage for National Student Relation printed materials
- Distribution and Storage of Examination Answer Books
FM Store
- Purchase and issue of materials for Maintenance staff
- Maintain tradesman’s store
Purchasing Officer
- Administrative support of the University Equipment Committee
- Supervision and guidance of matters relating to University Purchasing Policy and procedures
- Procurement Policy
- Approval of all computer and asset-level purchase requests for Manawatu and Albany campuses
- Hardware and Software Policy
Useful links
- Procurement Policy
- ITS Computer Standards
- Hardware and Software Policy



