Bridge to Staples

Procurement is pleased to announce that the University has entered into a strategic contract agreement with the Staples Corporation for desktop delivery of office supplies, toner and paper.  Effective January 04, 2021, Campus users will be able to migrate from using Office Depot to Staples by using the tile in Waynebuy found near the top under Strategic Suppliers.  The process to use Staples will remain much the same as using the previous vendor, with very few differences.  The Office Depot tile will no longer be visible.

The University will realize the following benefits of our Strategic Partnership with Staples:

• Core Items (items used frequently and deep discounted) will have pricing comparable to the prior program, but will adapt more frequently based on campus demand.
• Non-core items will have an overall cost savings under a simpler pricing model.
• A seamless integration with our current WayneBuy technology.
• Staples' Diversity One Program connects WSU with a highly respected and independently owned diverse office products suppliers, providing access to Staples' strategic network of certified MWBE office suppliers.
• Staples offers a full array of sustainability solutions to help WSU meet our sustainability goals
• Staples has a team to oversee the entire implementation process, including a dedicated Implementation Manager
• Staples will make every effort to recommend excellent cost-competitive alternatives from its large selection of products from diverse and small business suppliers

Projected Savings

Annual savings through lower costs to the University community is projected to be approximately 6% per year.  Individual products may vary, as with any contract of this nature

Online Portal

A Staples online Portal has been established, and will be available as of January 04, 2021.  The ordering process will remain largely the same thru Waynebuy:

Procurement and a team of University end users undertook this Strategic Sourcing RFP effort to select a quality vendor for desktop delivery of office supplies.  This was a team effort and Procurement appreciates the input provided by everyone on the team.   

University Contacts

If you have any questions, comments, or require other assistance, please contact

• Robin Watkins in Procurement / ag5343@wayne.edu
• Valerie Kreher in Procurement / ab4889@wayne.edu

Vendor Contacts

• Risa LaDue at Staples / Mobile: 248.497.8659 / risa.ladue@staples.com