AAMC Central Procurement Office
At the AAMC, our mission is to serve and lead the academic medicine community to improve the health of all. The mission of the Central Procurement Office (CPO) at the AAMC is to provide and manage the most effective and efficient sourcing and procurement processes, procedures and practices for the acquisition of quality goods and services in support of the AAMC's overarching goals and objectives. In the process, the CPO will aim to deliver exceptional customer service to its internal customers and invested parties, while bringing value to the association through negotiation and leveraging economies of scale, realizing operational efficiencies, and managing risk.
We emphasize and ensure the equal and fair treatment of all suppliers, recognizing that diversity and inclusion accelerates innovation and contributes to economic growth around the world.
Doing Business with the AAMC
The AAMC is a non-profit 505(3) corporation. The AAMC does not pay sales tax in the following states: CO, CT, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, DC.
Supplier Resources
There are two important systems that the AAMC will need you to register for to do business with us, Zycus and Workday.
Zycus is used to keep your organization information current, including but not limited to your address, contacts, and payment information, as well as is where you view your existing contracts and to respond to RFPs, if invited. To register with Zycus you will receive an invite from the AAMC. Find more information on the registration process and helpful hints.
Workday is where your Purchase Orders will reside and where you will submit your invoices. All invoices must be submitted in Workday in order to be paid. To register in the Workday portal you will also receive an invite from the AAMC. Learn how to reset your password and how to enter a supplier invoice in Workday.
Supplier Diversity Program
The AAMC welcomes direct relationships with small businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities that can help the AAMC achieve its mission “to improve the health of people everywhere.” Learn more about our supplier diversity program.
Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
A purchase order is required for all goods and services obtained by the AAMC. The Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions provide suppliers with the guidelines and legal stipulations of their purchase order with the AAMC for goods and services that are described on the face of the purchase order.
Invoicing Standards
The invoice standards and guidelines (PDF) inform suppliers how to properly format and submit invoices for payment.
AAMC Supplier Code of Ethical Conduct
The AAMC values its reputation for conducting business honestly and with integrity. We rely on many outside resources, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, consultants, and others (collectively, "Suppliers") to maintain our commitment to strong ethical standards.
For more information, access the AAMC Supplier Code of Ethical Conduct (PDF).
Contingent Worker Agency Portal
Authorized contingent worker suppliers can access the Workday Agency Portal. For instruction on how to complete portal actions, download this guide (PDF).
Contact Information
Any questions can be directed to the AAMC CPO team at contracts@aamc.org.