Purchasing and Contracts Office

Welcome

Our top priority is to provide exceptional customer service and guidance to the campus community regarding purchases, ensuring that your department's needs are met. We are responsible for allocating federal, state, local, and grant funds in accordance with A&M-SA Purchasing and Contracts Policies and Procedures, as well as the regulations of the Texas A&M University System, the State of Texas, and the Federal Government. Our goal is to assist you throughout the Purchasing and Contracts cycle while adhering to and exceeding the ethical and professional standards expected of State of Texas employees. To obtain the best value for the University in a professional, ethical, and timely manner. We support the University's mission by working with departments and providing guidance and training in all areas of Purchasing and Contracts and the contract review and approval process.

Amazon Punchout Going Live January 12, 2026

We’re excited to share that Amazon Punchout will go live in AggieBuy on January 12, 2026.

What is Amazon Punchout?

Amazon Punchout is a feature within AggieBuy that allows you to shop directly on Amazon through the AggieBuy platform. It streamlines purchasing by integrating Amazon’s catalog with our procurement system, ensuring compliance with university purchasing policies while providing a familiar shopping experience.

Training Sessions

Virtual training: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Click the link below for the Zoom meeting on Thursday at 9 a.m.

Amazon/AggieBuy Zoom Training December 18, 2025

In-person training: Friday, January 9, 2026
- BLH Room 134 - Multipurpose Room
- Choose one of three sessions
  - 9-10 a.m.
  - 1-2 p.m.
  - 3-4 p.m.
- Bring your laptop to test your Amazon login
- Between sessions we will be able to help you get logged in

FAQ: Amazon Punchout

Q1: Do I need an Amazon account?

No. You will access Amazon through AggieBuy using your university credentials.

Q2: How will payment work?

Orders will route through AggieBuy and follow standard approval workflows. No personal credit cards are allowed.

Q3: Will shipping options be the same as Amazon.com?

Yes, standard Amazon shipping options will be available, but delivery addresses must comply with university policy. Prime/Next-Day delivery is available, but the requester must ensure all AggieBuy routing is completed in order to use this Amazon benefit.

If you have any questions please email procurement@tamusa.edu

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The State of Texas card program is transitioning from Citi to US Bank. All cardholders will receive new cards from US Bank in the near future. The distribution dates for these new cards will be in early January and transitioned into the new card by the end of February.

What We Do

The Office of Purchasing and Contract Office administers all University purchasing and contract review, the Purchasing Card Program, now called Emburse, and the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. Our office provides training and guidance to departments to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

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