{"id":127,"date":"2018-12-03T11:20:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T16:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/?page_id=127"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:48:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3089\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Workplace_300-240x228.png\" alt=\"Carleton University's Green Workplace program\" width=\"193\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Workplace_300-240x228.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Workplace_300-160x152.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Workplace_300-200x190.png 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Workplace_300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>We are proud to announce that Procurement Services has achieved Green Certification for Sustainability\u2019s Green Workplace Program in June 2022. We are happy to contribute to Carleton&#8217;s continued efforts in being a leader in sustainability.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Service Excellence Standards<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-222\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-160x160.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a trophy\" width=\"185\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText4.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>B<\/strong><strong>E THE BEST<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>We identify clear objectives for our projects and continue to streamline our processes in order to provide more value to those we serve. We are accountable for meeting deadlines, follow through on our commitments, and are open to challenging each other in an honest and respectful environment. We collaborate where possible and are always open to new ways of doing things.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-221\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-160x160.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a heart\" width=\"185\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText5.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SHOW WE CARE.\u00a0<\/strong>We value every interaction. We provide those we serve with the opportunity to meet and discuss their needs and how those needs align with Carleton&#8217;s ongoing commitment towards a campus that is accessible for all students, employees, and visitors. We listen, ask questions, and reinforce that we are here to help. We seek feedback from our partners and vendors to identify opportunities for improvement. We appreciate our colleagues, genuinely care about each other and encourage learning opportunities for growth and development.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-223\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-160x160.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a group of people\" width=\"185\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/Core-Values-NoText3.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SET THE EXAMPLE.<\/strong> We adapt our approach and look for a variety of solutions for those we serve, helping to guide our clients with the use of examples and informed options. We keep up with best practices and current trends in organizational excellence and quality leadership. We are accountable to our clients and partners, respond to requests according to an agreed-upon timeline, and follow through on issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are proud to announce that Procurement Services has achieved Green Certification for Sustainability\u2019s Green Workplace Program in June 2022. We are happy to contribute to Carleton&#8217;s continued efforts in being a leader in sustainability. 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