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| Purchasing professionals must have a highly developed sense of professional ethics to protect Southern Illinois University reputation for fair dealing. | |
| 1. | Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of Southern Illinois University. |
| 2. | Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure. |
| 3. | Decline personal gifts or gratuities. |
| 4. | Grant all competitive suppliers equal consideration insofar as state or federal statute and Southern Illinois University institutional policy permit. |
| 5. | Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation. |
| 6. | Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium of a verbal or written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of the product. |
| 7. | Receive consent of originator of proprietary ideas and designs before using them for competitive purchasing purposes. |
| 8. | Make every reasonable effort to negotiate an equitable and mutually agreeable settlement of any controversy with a supplier; and/or be willing to submit any major controversies to arbitration or other third party review, insofar as the established policies of Southern Illinois University permit. |
| 9. | Accord a prompt and courteous reception insofar as conditions permit to all who call on legitimate business missions. |
| 10. | Cooperate with trade, industrial and professional associations, and with governmental and private agencies for the purposes of promoting and developing sound business methods. |
| 11. | Foster fair, ethical and legal trade practices. |
| 12. | Counsel and cooperate with the National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEB) members and promote a spirit of unity and a keen interest in professional growth among them. |
