Staff & Contact Information

The Northeastern Procurement Services department is organized on a commodity basis. Each buyer is responsible for purchasing specific goods and services for the university (refer to goods and services assignments below).

Procurement Services is located at 1135 Tremont Street, Suite 480, Boston, MA 02120

Telephone: (617) 373-2135
FAX: (617) 373-8572
Email: procurement@neu.edu

Office hours Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM

A map and directions are provided for your convenience 

Unscheduled sales calls cannot be accommodated.

Staff    Goods and Services   

Michael McNamara
617-373-5883
mi.mcnamara@neu.edu

Director of Procurement Services

Directs the Activities of Procurement Services.
Manages Strategic Sourcing for Projects and Contracts.

Denise Young-Howard
617-373-2494
d.young-howard@neu.edu

Issues Requests for Proposals. Development of Strategic Supplier Agreements.

Direct Contact For:
Office Supplies - Staples questions, Spring Water, Furniture, Furnishings, Carpet, Temporary Help, Copier Paper, Toner Cartridges, Coin Copiers, Coffee Service & Independent Contractors   
Jim Stack
617-373-4796
j.stack@neu.edu     Issues Requests for Proposals. Development of Strategic Supplier Agreements. 

Direct Contact For: 
A/V Equipment & Supplies, Computers/ PC's, Computer Paper, Computer Software, Computer Supplies, Cylinder Gases, Fax Machines, Furniture (major projects), Medical Supplies, Printers (HP), Vehicles, Scientific Supplies & Equipment   

Bernard Grant
617-373-4794
b.grant@neu.edu

Issues Requests for Proposals. Development of Strategic Supplier Agreements. 

Direct Contact For: 
Travel Services, Auto Parts, Building Maintenance Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, Electrical Services & Supplies, Elevator Repair Services, General Construction, Glass Replacement Services, HVAC Materials, Hardware Supplies, Painters, Plumbing Supplies, Snow Removal Services, Tools, Fuel Oil, Cellular Phones, Appliances

Janel Wright
617-373-2137
ja.wright@neu.edu

Issues Requests for Proposals. Development of Strategic Supplier Agreements.

Direct Contact For: 
Design Services, Printed Forms, Photocopying, Printing Services, Corporate Consulting Agreements, Sub Contract Awards, Software Licenses, Relocation Assistance, & Catering

Lauren Shafner
617-373-2341
l.shafner@neu.edu

Principal Customer Service Contact for the University Community.
Develops & Administers Training for University Personnel on Banner & myMarketplace.
Provides General Procurement Information.