Welcome
We are the professional procurement association serving the publicly-funded universities within the Province of Ontario.
Our Members
Where We Began
In 1965, a group of five Purchasing Directors from different Ontario universities and colleges met at the University of Waterloo to discuss issues of common interest. Now, more than 55 years since the original gathering, the Ontario University Professional Procurement Management Association (OUPPMA) includes the procurement professionals from all publicly-funded universities in Ontario.
Our 5 Pillars
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Advocacy + Leadership
Support members through advocacy and leadership.
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Accountability
Ensure professional accountability is demonstrated through the work we do.
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Collaboration
Promote collaborative strategic sourcing opportunities to leverage spend across the higher education, public and broader public sectors.
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Development + Learning
Provide professional development and learning opportunities in support of strategic procurement transformation.
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Advisory
Advise the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), the Council of Senior Administrative Officers (CSAO), the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) and any other public sector procurement entity on procurement-related matters, as appropriate, and provide reports, when required.
$375M+
in collaborative spending annually
20+
communications each month
10+
regular business meetings annually,
~50
staff members attending each OUPPMA-led professional development sessions
Members Information
Login to our collaborative portal, pay membership dues, and stay up to date on event information.