About Us
Facilitating the procurement of goods and services that sustain, foster, and support the objectives of the HMS community. The Office will achieve the highest value in all transactions through advocacy, optimized processes, and transparent communication.
General Email - Procurement@hms.harvard.edu
Key Roles & Concepts:
- Collaborate and communicate with full transparency with HU/Departments/Tub to advocate for the Medical School’s needs; leverage and expand on what is already developed by HU/Departments/Tub.
- Develop and implement enhanced administrative systems and policies, business systems, processes, and training that promote compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Procure the highest value in all transactions.
- Develop metrics, analyze, monitor & report on key goals, in collaboration with key Stakeholders.
Procurement Team
Jeff DiCiaccio
Director of Strategic Procurement
(617) 432-5333
jeff_diciaccio@hms.harvard.edu or procurement@hms.harvard.edu
Christine Jones
Manager of Financial Operations - Financial Systems, Disbursements, and Travel
(617) 432-5623
christine_jones@hms.harvard.edu
Alphonse Mujenda
Financial Associate
(617) 432-5618
alphonse_mujenda@hms.harvard.edu
Casey Dziuba
Financial Administrator - Financial Systems, Disbursements, and Travel
casey_dziuba@hms.harvard.edu
Helpful Resources
Flexwork Travel Reimbursement Frequently Asked Questions - added 5/9/2023
Consortiums and Group Purchasing Organizations - added 5/9/2023
Airgas Cylinder return instructions
Airgas Rental Standing Order process
Anatomy of a Quote
Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Services Vendor List
Buy-to-Pay (B2P)
Contract templates, training, and slides
Credit and Trade References
Customs Broker
Equipment Maintenance contracts – insurance model
Fraudulent Activity by Persons Posing as Harvard Procurement Staff
Freezer Disposal and Reuse Options for Lab Equipment
Freight Terms Explained
Harvard University Preferred Vendors
Harvard's Independent Contractors Policy and Procedures
Harvard's Supplier Diversity program
List of HMS Core Facilities - Supporting Innovative Research
MA Sales TAX Exemption forms (and other States)
Pipette Calibration Services Comparison Matrix
Remote On-Campus Workspace Frequently Asked Questions
University Travel Services
Used Equipment Resellers and Buyers
Vendor List with Contact information
VWR Ordering Ethanol
VWR Ordering Ethanol PDF
“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price.”
Miles Ezell, Sr.
Miles Ezell, Sr.