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Purchasing Department

Direct Connect

Direct Connect is more than just a requisition type in PeopleSoft Financials. It also describes technology that allows us to directly connect to a vendor’s website, with access to electronic catalogs.


Vendors that have established a Direct Connect relationship are preferred suppliers of the UT System Supply Chain Alliance or have another type of agreement with the Health Science Center. This means that the prices listed on the Direct Connect vendor’s website have been negotiated through the appropriate procurement method and requires no additional bid competition or justification.


Direct Connect Features:

  • Direct order from vendor using online catalog
  • Accurately placed orders
  • Fewer price discrepancies
  • Faster order fulfillment

Direct Connect Vendors:

  • Grainger - Helpful tips to order using Direct Connect Requisitions.
  • McKesson, Inc. - Helpful tips to order using Direct Connect Requisitions.
  • Sigma-Aldrich - Helpful tips to order using Direct Connect Requisitions.
  • SHI Government Solutions - Helpful tips to order using Direct Connect Requisitions.

  • Today's Business Solutions is a Texas HUB Certified Partner with OfficeMax providing office supplies. The ordering process for office supplies are as follows:
    • Purchase Orders: For requisitions sent to the Purchasing Department for processing, use Today's Business Solutions and Vendor ID 0000264177.
    • General Stores: Orders will be processed through General Stores requisitions and you will select Today's Business Solutions and Vendor ID 0000264177.
    • ProCard: Orders may be placed using your ProCard and username at Today's Business Solutions
    • Direct any questions to the Purchasing Department at 210-562-6200 or PurchAdmin@uthscsa.edu, or the General Stores at 210-567-5966 or GeneralStore@uthscsa.edu.

    If you have questions, please contact the Purchasing Department at 210-562-6200 or PurchAdmin@uthscsa.edu.