Our Mission

Setting a Standard of Excellence

The Purchasing Department is headed by an Administrator of Purchasing who is responsible for performing the purchasing duties of the County in a cost-effective manner, in accordance with SCG LOSB Orinances and generally recognized principles of governmental purchasing.

It is our intention to introduce you to our procurement process, assist you when questions, and help you sell us your products and services. 

The Shelby County Purchasing Department is a member of and subscriber to the principles and standards of purchasing practices advocated by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). For this reason, we are committed to the development and increased participation of locally-owned small businesses in providing needed goods and services to the Shelby County government.

If you and your company are interested in establishing a business relationship with Shelby County's government, we encourage you to contact the EOC office to start your process of becoming a new Vendor, then apply for a Vendor number with Purchasing, using our online application.

How to Do Business with Shelby County Government