Welcome to the USM Strategic Sourcing Procurement Center The Strategic Sourcing Procurement Center (SSPC) is an initiative of the University System of Maryland Collaborative Services, designed to transform procurement operations across our institutions. Our mission is to deliver streamlined, cost-effective, and innovative procurement solutions that drive value for the USM community. Mission The SSPC will unite multiple institutions within the university system, centralizing procurement operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This approach standardizes procurement processes, improves service quality, and provides better control and insights across all participating institutions. Mission Objectives Deliver a higher-quality customer experience that is more responsive Enable greater cost savings and value-added benefits from suppliers A simpler, faster, repeatable/consistent processes in compliance with applicable policies Capture efficiencies across institutions and utilize resources more efficiently Improved contract terms, conditions, and supplier service levels Information For Vendors & Businesses Learn how to do business with the USM, including registration processes, current bid opportunities, and compliance requirements. USM Strategic Sourcing Procurement Center Bid Board eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) SSPC Staff Joselyn M. Johnson, CPPO, M.Sc. Director of Procurement 301.445.2774 jmjohnson@usmd.edu James Mobley, CPPO Senior Buyer 301.445.2775 jmobley@usmd.edu Wendy Childs, M.Sc. Senior Buyer 301.445.2776 wchilds@usmd.edu Helpful Links and Resources USM Procurement Policies and Procedures Bid Board eMMa Workday - UMD Business Diversity & Supplier Inclusion Templates Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Sole Source Solicitation
