The Supplies and Procurement Directorate is responsible for formulating the general policy governing the management of supplies and the mechanisms for implementing it. As such, it represents one of the fundamental pillars in shaping the University’s overall strategic plan, given its close connection with the operational plans of most colleges and administrative units. The Directorate serves as the primary provider of a wide range of services and materials required by the University, striving to secure them with the best specifications and at the most competitive prices in a manner that effectively serves the institution.

To achieve these objectives, the Directorate has been structured into a number of specialized and technically integrated divisions. Within the Supplies and Procurement Directorate, all staff members operate as a unified team. Since the procurement of materials and services requires considerable effort and time to ensure their proper availability, the Directorate’s responsibilities are closely linked to the scope of authority granted to it. The delegation of appropriate authorities has significantly contributed to accelerating the provision of materials and services in an efficient and effective manner. In addition, the Directorate works within a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at securing the materials required by the University through the most appropriate methods and according to high technical standards, while ensuring their proper storage in ways that preserve their quality and extend their usability for the longest possible period. The Directorate is also committed to the full automation of its operations, and it has already made substantial progress in this field.

The Directorate’s vision centers on achieving efficient management that ensures the provision of goods and services with optimal specifications and the most appropriate prices, in accordance with the University’s policies and the applicable legislative framework.

Furthermore, the Supplies and Procurement Directorate continually endeavors to meet the University’s needs for goods and technical services with high quality and reasonable cost, thereby enabling the University’s colleges and administrative units to effectively perform their duties and functions. This is accomplished through a qualified workforce possessing the necessary expertise and professional skills, while adopting the principle of strategic partnership aimed at strengthening relationships with all stakeholders and utilizing the most advanced technological methods available.

The core values upon which the Directorate is founded include:

Transparency: The Directorate adopts the principle of transparency in providing its services to the University’s deanships, centers, and administrative units, as well as in its dealings with suppliers, making full use of all available resources and capabilities to achieve its objectives.

Understanding: The Directorate maintains a clear understanding of the University’s logistical support requirements and continuously strives to enhance the services it provides by employing the latest technical and professional methods.

Perseverance: The Directorate is committed to achieving its work objectives with dedication and persistence, while bearing all responsibilities and obligations in the best interests of the University.

Commitment: The Directorate adheres firmly to its professional values, technical principles, and the practical and academic expertise of its qualified staff, ensuring the sustainability of its operations with high efficiency and in full compliance with the regulations and legislation applied within the University.

The Directorate’s main objectives include:

Ensuring the provision of the University’s requirements for supplies and services in accordance with high-quality standards.

Guaranteeing the highest levels of quality when purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most competitive prices.

Regulating all procurement processes in order to reduce waste, prevent unnecessary accumulation of materials, and avoid congestion within storage facilities.

Contributing to the success of the University’s colleges and administrative units by providing all necessary requirements and resources.

Developing the capabilities and professional skills of the Directorate’s staff to keep pace with modern scientific and administrative developments.

Establishing genuine partnerships with suppliers and service providers to ensure the acquisition of the best supplies and services for the University.