With over 60 employees, University of Kentucky’s Purchasing Division handles around $1.4 billion worth of transactions for the entire university community. Barry Swanson, UK’s chief procurement officer, says that number grows as the university grows, and he expects it to surpass $2 billion in just a few more years. The mission of the Purchasing Division, which includes … Continue reading ‘Behind the Blue’: Building diversity and inclusion in UK Purchasing with Barry Swanson and Marilyn Clark