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Commodity/Category Assignments

Purchasing - Directory by Commodity
Code BYU Description Buyer
ADS Advertising: Print, Radio, TV, Billboards, Internet, etc. Jake Packer
ADSPEC Awards: Service Awards, Advertising Specialties, Watches, Jewelry, Trophies, etc. Megan Goodman
AGF Florist Supplies & Materials, including Flowers, etc. Roland Nelson
AGM Grounds, Landscape, & Farming Machinery and Equipment Paul Anderson
AGS Landscape, & Agricultural Materials & Supplies; Fertilizers, Herbicides Paul Anderson
AGSC Landscaping, Horticultural Services; Farming Paul Anderson
ANF Feed and Supplies for Animals and Animal Care Paul Anderson
ANL Live Animals, Livestock, Birds, Fish, etc. Shannon Tuckett
ANV Animal Health Products and Services, including Veterinary Shannon Tuckett
AP Appliances: Laundry, Food Service, Commercial, Domestic, etc. Roland Nelson
APCT Clocks, Time-Keeping Devices, Time Clocks, etc. Lynette McCoy
ARC Arts and Crafts Equipment, Accessories, Supplies Todd Mortensen
ARPD Professional Services: Photographic, Design, Artwork Todd Mortensen
ART Art & Artwork: Paintings, Photographs, Sculptures, Works of Art Todd Mortensen
ATH Athletic, Sports & Recreational Equipment, Supplies, & Accessories  Jake Packer
BLAE Professional Services: Architectural or Engineering Dean Shupe
BLCM Building Materials, Tools & Supplies (Concrete, Lumber, Steel, Hardware, Sheetrock, etc.) Dean Shupe
BLDW Building Materials--Finished: Doors, Windows, Skylights, Ceiling tiles, Door Hardware, etc. Dean Shupe
BLFC Floor Coverings & Flooring Materials: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood Flooring, etc. Dean Shupe
BLFF Furniture & Fixtures for Office, Classroom, Dormitory, etc. Lynette McCoy
BLM Cleaning and Janitorial Equipment & Supplies, MRO Lynette McCoy
BLMS Cleaning and Janitorial Services, Contracted Cleaning Lynette McCoy
BLP Portable Structures, including Tents, Bleachers, etc. Dean Shupe
BLR Rental or Lease: Office Space, Apartment, Building (not Storage or Warehouse) Brian Ewell
BLS Building Construction, Support, Maintenance and Repair-Contracting Dean Shupe
BLSA Security surveillance and detection: Alarms, Card Access, Locks, CCTV Jake Packer
BLSI Signage and Accessories (excluding billboards) Dean Shupe
BLWT Window Treatments: Curtains, Drapes, Blinds, Shutters, Laminates, etc. Lynette McCoy
CL Clothing, Costumes, Uniforms, T-shirts, Linens, Textiles, Fabric, Leather, Fibers, Yarn, Notions, etc. Shannon Tuckett
COH Computer Hardware: Computers, Laptops, Monitors, Drives, Accessories. (excludes Printers) Paul Anderson
CON Data, Voice or Multimedia Network Equipment, Platforms, Accessories Paul Anderson
COS Software: Purchase or Licensed, including Software as a Service Tyler Hansen
COSS Computer Services: Consulting, Programming, Maintenance, Implementation Support Tyler Hansen
ECP Electronic Components, Parts and Accessories Paul Anderson
EDFC Educational Facilities: Classroom & Other Rental, Services, etc. Megan Goodman
EDTAM Teaching & Developmental Aids, materials, accessories, supplies, etc. Megan Goodman
EDTST Testing Services & Materials, Evaluations, Standardized Tests, etc. Megan Goodman
EDWSC Educational Institutions: Tuition, Seminars, Conferences, Joint Ventures, etc. Megan Goodman
ELD Electrical Equipment, Devices, Cable, and Supplies (Power, Distribution, & Conditioning) Paul Anderson
ELL Lighting and Fixtures and Accessories, General; Lamps & Ballasts Paul Anderson
ELSS Stage & Studio Lighting Fixtures, Dimmers, Controllers, etc., Lamps Paul Anderson
EN Entertainment Services: Admissions, Performers, Musicians, etc. Todd Mortensen
FD Food, Groceries & Beverages, miscellaneous & Vending Roland Nelson
FDD Food: Dry Roland Nelson
FDE Food Service Equipment, including Preparation Equipment Roland Nelson
FDFR Food: Frozen & Refrigerated Roland Nelson
FDS Food Service Supplies Ginger Miller
FDSD Food Service Disposables Ginger Miller
FDSR Food Service: Restaurants and Caterers Ginger Miller
FI Financial Services & Transaction Fees, including Expense Management Services Brian Ewell
FII Transactions between CES & LDS Church entities (not elsewhere categorized) Brian Ewell
FIT Taxes & Government-imposed Fees Brian Ewell
FUL Fuels, Liquid: Gasoline, Diesel, LP Gas, Propane, LNG, Acetylene, etc. Dean Shupe
FUS Fuels, Solid: Coal, Firewood, Gel Fuels Dean Shupe
GMS General Miscellaneous Goods (not fitting another category) Brian Ewell
INE Industrial Equipment: Manufacturing, Processing, Pumps, Compressors, etc. Dean Shupe
INMH Material Handling Equipment: Pallets & Jacks, Forklifts, Shelving, Conveyors, etc. Dean Shupe
LCS Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services Lynette McCoy
LES Laundry Equipment and Supplies Lynette McCoy
LIP Licensing Fees, Intellectual Property Rights, Royalty Payments & Residuals Todd Mortensen
MC Radio Communications Devices Jake Packer
ME Audio-Visual Equipment & Accessories, including Broadcasting & Editing Jake Packer
MM Audio-Visual Media: DVD & CD Replication, Media Program Licenses & Content Jake Packer
MP Audio-Visual Productions & Production Services, including Songwriting, Composition, Recording, etc. Jake Packer
MPH Photographic Equipment, supplies & materials, including Scanners, Imaging, Micrographics Jake Packer
MS TV & Media Subscription Services: Cable, Satellite, etc. Jake Packer
MSR Sound Reinforcement, Public Address Systems Jake Packer
MU Musical Instruments, Supplies & Accessories Todd Mortensen
OFF Office Equipment, Printers, Copiers, Multifunction, Scanners Megan Goodman
OFS Office Supplies & Accessories Megan Goodman
PAP Paper: for Print & Office, Stationery, Wrapping, Drawing, Posters (Excludes Packaging) Tyler Hansen
PAPKG Packing Supplies & Packages: Cartons, Pallets, Cushioning, Crates, etc. Tyler Hansen
PM Printed Media: Magazines, Newspapers, Books, Flyers, etc. Published by others. Tyler Hansen
PRE Printing, Bindery & Prepress Equipment and supplies including plates, ink, film, PUR adhesive, etc. Tyler Hansen
PRS Printing services, printed materials (Printed by BYU) Tyler Hansen
PUB Publishing Contracts & Services Including Information Subscription Services Tyler Hansen
RD Waste Disposal Fees & Costs, including Hazardous Waste Dean Shupe
SEC Consultants: Management, Accounting, Business Todd Mortensen
SEI Industrial Services: Welding, Machining, Casting, etc. Dean Shupe
SEIC Independent Contractors, not otherwise classified Todd Mortensen
SEL Legal Services, Attorneys fees & retainers Todd Mortensen
SEM Maintenance & Repair Services, not otherwise classified Dean Shupe
SEMHC Medical & Health Care Services Shannon Tuckett
SEMS Miscellaneous Services (Work-related organizations) Todd Mortensen
SH Freight and Shipping, including parcel services Shannon Tuckett
SHHG Shipping Household Goods Shannon Tuckett
SHP Postal Services, (USPS-Government only) Shannon Tuckett
SS Scientific Supplies, Chemicals & Equipment (<$75,000), Lab Gasses, Test & Measurement Devices, etc. Shannon Tuckett
SSE Scientific Equipment, Major (Item or System costing $75,000 or more) Shannon Tuckett
SSMED Medical Equipment, Supplies, Dressings, Medications, Drugs, etc. Shannon Tuckett
STO Warehousing & Storage Dean Shupe
TCD Data Connectivity Services (Frame Relay, Internet Service provider, etc.) Garlan McCoy
TCEQ Telecommunications Equipment & Supplies Jake Packer
TCSW Telecommunications Services: Wired & Wireless Jake Packer
TRAIR Airline Passenger Travel Brian Marks
TRAIRC Airplane Charter Travel Brian Marks
TRDEST Travel Destination Management: Tour Components, cruises, etc. Brian Marks
TRLOD Lodging, Meeting Rooms & Accommodations Brian Marks
TRPT Passenger Transportation & Travel (excluding airplane) Megan Goodman
TRVR Vehicle Rental, Auto, Truck, Trailer, etc. Paul Anderson
TRX Travel Management Services, Tools, Support Systems and Resources Paul Anderson
UE Utilities-Electric Dean Shupe
UNG Utilities-Natural Gas, including Transportation, etc. Dean Shupe
UWS Utilities-Water, Sewer, Sanitation, etc. Dean Shupe
VCT Vehicles, Motor: On-Road, including Automobiles, Trucks, Trailers, Busses Paul Anderson
VOR Vehicles: Off-Road, including Bicycles, Tractors, ATV's, Boats, etc. Paul Anderson
VPS Vehicle Parts & Supplies: Lubricants, Tires, Repair Parts Paul Anderson
VRS Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Services, Body Shops & Painting Paul Anderson