Purchasing Categories
Find purchasing categories available in Oracle Procurement.
Looking for some quick guidance? Consider using one of our most common purchasing categories for your purchase:
- Furniture over 5k (Inventorial)
- Furniture under 5k
- Lab Equipment over 5k (Inventorial)
- Lab Equipment under 5k
- Lab Equipment Maintenance/Repair Services
- Lab Supplies
- Lab Chemicals/Reagents
- Office Supplies
- Services - Advertising/Public Relations/Promotions
- Services - Consulting
- Software - SaaS/Cloud
- Software - Download
If you are looking for a list of Expenditure Types instead, you may review the full list and our KBA on how to populate them.
- Tax is driven off the Purchasing Category
- Purchasing category is mapped for catalog and punchout items based on the UNSPSC provided by the supplier, and cannot be changed
- Purchasing category is selected by the PO requisitioner on request forms
- Qualified tax reduction and exemptions can be indicated through the checkboxes in the distribution section of the requisition/checkout page
- If an item is taxable based on the purchasing category, but the supplier’s invoice does not charge sales tax, then use tax will be applied.
Review the table below for a list of available purchasing categories including chart string account values associated with them, their taxability, and examples of when you might use each one.
Purchasing Category | Taxable | Chart String Account Value | Chart String Account Description | Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cell Phone services | N | 534200 | Communication Services | Reserved for ITS |
Cloud Computing Services | N | 530102 | Management Services |
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure |
Data Circuits/Internet | N | 534200 | Communication Services | Reserved for ITS |
Desktop/Laptop/Workstations under 5K | Y | 525902 | Capital Exp - Computing Equip | Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, iPads |
Desktop/Laptop/Workstations over 5K (Inventorial) | Y | 525902 | Capital Exp - Computing Equip | Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, iPads |
IT Peripherals/Accessories under 5K |
Y | 534100 |
Computer Supplies and Equipment less than 5k |
Monitors, Keyboard, Mice, Web Cams |
IT Peripherals/Accessories over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Hard Drives, Memory |
IT Programming Services |
N |
530102 |
Management Services |
Contract Computer Programmer - Temp Labor |
IT Technical Services |
N |
530102 |
Management Services |
Contract IT Project Resource: BSA, Project Manager |
IT/Telecom Hardware Maintenance or Support |
N |
534000 |
Software Maint & Support |
Extended IT Hardware Warranty |
Local/Long Distance Telephone |
Y |
523201 |
Other Materials and Supplies |
Reserved for ITS |
Network Hardware under 5K |
Y |
534100
|
Computer Supplies and Equipment less than 5k
|
Network Switches, Routers, Wireless Access Points
|
Network Hardware over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
525902 |
Capital Exp - Computing Equip |
Network Switches, Routers, Wireless Access Points |
Other IT Hardware under 5K |
Y |
534100 |
Computer Supplies and Equipment less than 5k |
Hardware not falling under peripherals, network hardware, or desktops/laptops/workstations |
Other IT Hardware over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Hardware not falling under peripherals, network hardware, or desktops/laptops/workstations |
Other Voice/Data |
N |
534200 |
Communication Services |
Reserved for ITS |
Servers under 5K
|
Y |
534100 |
Computer Supplies and Equipment less than 5k |
Computer Servers |
Servers over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
525902 |
Capital Exp - Computing Equip |
Computer Servers |
Software - Download |
N |
526100 |
Capital Exp - Software Less Than or Equal To $5M |
On Premises Software (No Media) |
Software - SaaS/Cloud |
N |
526100 |
Capital Exp - Software Less Than or Equal To $5M |
Hosted Software, SaaS |
Storage Hardware under 5K |
Y |
534100 |
Computer Supplies and Equipment less than 5k |
Storage Array, NAS Server, JBOD's |
Storage Hardware over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Storage Array, NAS Server, JBOD's |
Telecom Audio Visual Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522203 |
Audio Visual Supplies |
Displays, Cameras, Video Equipment, Projectors |
Telecom Audio Visual Equip over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
522203 |
Audio Visual Supplies |
Displays, Cameras, Video Equipment, Projectors |
Telecom Contractor Provided Materials
|
Y |
523201 |
Other Materials and Supplies |
Cabling Materials |
Telecom Voice Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522203 |
Audio Visual Supplies |
Telephone Desk Sets |
Telecom Voice Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
522203 |
Audio Visual Supplies |
LIMS, Voice Switch Hardware |
Carpet and Flooring Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Carpet and floor cleaning |
Carpet and Flooring Supplies |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
Wax Products for floor, carpet for remodeling classroom |
Construction Labor |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
plumbing, electrical, demolition |
Construction Materials |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
electrical, building insulation, rails, panels, wood slide door |
Elevator Maintenance Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Elevator Repair and Inspection Services |
Facility Chemicals and Lubricants |
Y |
532306 |
Fuel and Lube |
Grease, Oil, Lubricants |
Facility Electrical Equipment |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Pliers, Screwdrivers, Nut drivers, Measuring Devices |
Facility Electrical Services |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
AC power plugs and sockets, circuit breakers, electronic connectors |
Facility Electrical Supplies |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
Circuits, Resistors, Fuses, Batteries, Relays |
Facility Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Motors, Pumps, Landscape Equipment |
Facility Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Motors, Pumps, Landscape Equipment |
Facility Equipment Lease/Rental |
Y |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, Cranes |
Facility Equipment Maintenance/Repair Service |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Tools/Equipment Repair Services |
Facility Repair Parts and Materials |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
Other repair parts and materials not covered under Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Alarm/Fire, Painting |
Facility Signage |
Y |
539000 |
Printing and Reproduction Services |
Directional, bulding signs, door plaques |
Facility Testing/Diagnostic Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Relay Testing, Structural Testing and Inspections |
Facility Tools under 5K |
Y |
523100 |
Other Minor Equipment <$5K |
Handtools, Flashlights, Toolsets, Powertools |
Facility Tools over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Handtools, Flashlights, Toolsets, Powertools |
Fire Alarm/Fire Equipment Supplies |
Y |
52220 |
Office Supplies |
Fire alarm or equipment repair supplies |
Fire Alarm Equipment/Fire Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Fire alarm or extinguishers |
Fire Alarm Equip/Fire Equip over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Fire alarm or extinguishers |
Fire Alarm/Equipment Maintenance Services |
N |
530109 |
Safety Fire & Environmental Service |
Fire alarm repair services |
Firearms/Ammunition under 5K |
Y |
522308 |
Safety, Fire & Environmental Supply |
Guns and ammunition |
Firearms/Ammunition over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Guns and ammunition |
Hazardous Waste Disposal |
N |
532303 |
Custodial Services |
Medical waste syringes, repair shops equipment and oil |
HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Lab refrigerators, AC units, cooling units |
HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Lab refrigerators, AC units, cooling units |
HVAC/Refrigeration Supplies under 5K |
Y |
522900 |
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies |
Repair supplies for lab refrigerators |
HVAC/Refrigeration Supplies over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Repair supplies for lab refrigerators/HVAC |
HVAC Equipment Maintenance Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Repair services for lab refrigerators/HVAC |
Janitorial Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522900 |
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies |
Carpet cleaning machines, vacuums, floor scrubbers |
Janitorial Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Carpet cleaning machines, vacuums, floor scrubbers |
Janitorial Services |
N |
532303 |
Custodial Services |
litter pick up, locking buildings |
Janitorial Supplies |
Y |
522900 |
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies |
Cleaning supplies, carpeting, flooring, bathroom supplies |
Kitchen Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522001 |
Food and Beverage Supplies |
refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines |
Kitchen Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines |
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Repair services for refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines |
Kitchen Supplies under 5K |
Y |
522001 |
Food and Beverage Supplies |
repair supplies for refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines |
Kitchen Supplies over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
repair supplies for refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines |
Landscape Maintenance Services |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Tree trimming, watering plans |
Laundry/Uniform/Linen Services |
N |
530105 |
Laundry Services |
Laundry of linen, UC own uniforms, Rental & Laundry of Uniforms, bedding, medical gowns |
Laundry/Uniform/Linen Supplies |
Y |
522800 |
Employee Wearing Apparel |
Logo mats, linen, uniforms, medical gowns |
Locks and Security Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522201 |
Office Supplies |
key, security locks |
Locks and Security Equip over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y | 163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Security locking systems |
Locks and Security System Maintenance Services |
N |
530108 |
Purchased Security Services |
Repair services for locking systems |
Material Handling Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Pallet jacks, dollies, conveyor belts |
Material Handling Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Pallet jacks, dollies, conveyor belts |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal |
N |
532303 |
Custodial Services |
porta-potties |
Other Building Repair/Maintenance |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Not electrical, HVAC, or plumbing |
Painting and Decorating Supplies |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
Paint, Primer, Brushes, Paint Tape |
Personal Protective Equipment Supplies |
Y |
522308 |
Safety, Fire & Environmental Supply |
Gloves, Goggles, Masks, Gowns |
Pest Control Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Pest extermination, fumigation |
Plumbing Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Pipe repair, plumbing installation |
Plumbing Supplies |
Y |
522900 |
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies |
Supplies for pipe repair or plumbing installation |
Pool/Spa Maintenance |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Cleaning services, chlorine |
Pool/Spa Supplies |
Y |
522900 |
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies |
Vacuum cleaning systems
|
Sports/Fitness/Recreation Equipment under 5K |
Y |
523201 |
Other Materials and Supplies |
Exercise equipment, sports field equipment
|
Sports/Fitness/Rec Equip over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Exercise equipment, sports field equipment |
Utilities - Cable TV |
N |
550400 |
Utilities-Other |
Cable TV installation or repair |
Utilities - Electricity |
N |
550200 |
Utilities-Electricity |
Electrical building services |
Utilities - Water/Sewage |
N |
550300 |
Utilities-Water & Sewer |
Water and sewer building services |
Automotive Fuel |
Y |
532306 |
Fuel and Lube |
Gasoline |
Chartered Bus/Rail |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
Bus transportation and rentals |
Parking/Transportation Supplies |
Y |
539100 |
Supplies |
Plackards, traffic cones |
Parking/Valet Services |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
Valets for special events |
Public Transit |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
San Diego School services, Preuss School |
Rideshare/Limo/Taxi Services |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
Limo, taxi, or rideshare transportation/driver services |
Vehicle Lease |
Y |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Leased vehicles not managed through UC San Diego Fleet Services |
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Services |
N |
532304 |
Motor Vehicle Srvcs and Maint |
Oil checks, maintenance, or repair on vehicles
|
Vehicle Purchase under 5K |
Y |
525903 |
Capital Exp - Vehicles(Automotive)-Dmv Registered |
Vehicles purchased (not leased) |
Vehicle Purchase over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
525903 |
Capital Exp - Vehicles(Automotive)-Dmv Registered |
Vehicles purchased (not leased) |
Vehicle Rental |
Y |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Vehicles rented (not leased) with no driver services |
Vehicle Repair Parts/Materials |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
Repair supplies for oil checks, maintenance, or vehicle repair |
Clinical Trials Services |
N |
530106 |
Lab - Test & Diagnostic Services |
Clinical Conductor Site Software applications, assay diagnostic to determine clinical trial endpoint, storage of clinical trial records, clinical trial consent form translation |
Clinical Trials Supplies |
Y |
520500 |
Medical Care Materials and Supplies |
Test tubes, labelers, diagnostic equipment, study-related drugs |
Controlled Substances/Narcotics |
Y |
520351 |
Controlled Drugs/Narcotics |
Acetic anhydride, Benzyl chloride, Acetone, Hydrochloric acid |
DNA/RNA/Oligo Sequencing Services |
N |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
ELISA assay, RNA Oligo Purification, IDT Oligo, M-MuLV Reverse Transcriptase |
DNA/RNA/Oligos/Antibodies |
Y |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
Immunoprecipitation Kit, GSK3 antibody, ARAF |
Drugs/Pharmaceutical Products |
N |
520350 |
Pharmaceuticals |
Neosporin, Benadryl, Rimantadine, Proleukin |
Lab Animals |
Y |
522402 |
Laboratory/Research Animals |
Mice, rats, swine |
Lab Animals Services |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Domestic animal transfer, serum samples diagnostic, fetal genetic enginering |
Lab Animals Supplies |
Y |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
Feeders, pellets, brittle, ear tags |
Lab Chemicals/Reagents |
Y |
522400 |
Chemicals |
Ethyl alcohol, hydorgen peroxide, sodium chloride |
Lab Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Thermal cyclers, hotplates, balances, multichannel pipettes |
Lab Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Centrifuges, ULT freezers, microscope systems |
Lab Equipment Capital Lease |
Y |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Capital equipment leases |
Lab Equipment Maintenance/Repair Parts |
Y |
522300 |
Repair Materials & Parts |
A replacement part that must be purchased for an equipment repair |
Lab Equipment Maintenance/Repair Services |
N |
532300 |
Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance |
Service agreements, equipment repair (labor) |
Lab Equipment Rental/Operating Lease |
Y |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Lab equipment rentals, scope rental |
Lab Gases |
Y |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
Dry ice, liquid nitrogen, Helium |
Lab Supplies |
Y |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
Test tubes, pipette tips, gloves, masks, consumables |
Lab Testing Kits/Assays |
Y |
522401 |
Lab Supplies |
Testing kits, assays, library prep kits, sequencing kits |
Lab Testing/Diagnostic Services |
N |
530106 |
Lab - Test & Diagnostic Services |
Sample analysis services, data analysis services, lab tests, studies performed by supplier |
Medical/Surgical Supplies |
Y |
523200 |
Other Non-Medical Supplies |
Scalpels, gowns, syringes, lumbar kits, HIV test kit |
Chartered Vessel |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
Hired or freighted ships |
Marine/Ship Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522403 |
Marine Supplies |
Radar equipment, GPS receivers |
Marine/Ship Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Radar equipment, GPS receivers |
Marine/Ship Fuel |
Y |
532306 |
Fuel and Lube |
Fuel for ships or marine vessels |
Marine/Ship Repair |
N |
530107 |
Marine Services |
Repair services for ships or marine vessels |
Marine/Ship Services |
N |
530107 |
Marine Services |
Services other than repair performed on ships or marine vessels |
Marine/Ship Supplies |
Y |
522403 |
Marine Supplies |
Ship safety supplies, life jackets, life boats |
Food/Beverage |
N |
522002 |
Food |
Coffee |
Handling |
Y |
539100 |
Transportation and Shipping Srvcs |
Package handling, packing, or tracking services |
Shipping |
N |
539100 |
Transportation and Shipping Srvcs |
Package shipping services |
Books |
Y |
522500 |
Printed Items and Other Classroom Aids |
Publications |
Document Storage/Shredding |
N |
532303 |
Custodial Services |
Shredding: One time purge, recurring weekly, monthly, etc. shredding charges. Data storage for clinical trial research documents, HR information, Financial reports |
Furniture under 5K |
Y |
522303 |
Furniture <$5K |
chairs, workstations accessories, modular furniture |
Furniture over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Wood Conference tables, modular furniture |
Mail/Postage/Messenger |
N |
522200 |
Mail/Postage/Messenger Services |
Messenger/mail/postage services for promotional materials |
Office Equipment under 5K |
Y |
522301 |
Equipment <$5K |
Fax Machines, HP printers, Shredding machines, safes |
Office Equipment over 5K (Inventorial) |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Scan, Printer, Fax Multi Function Machine |
Office Supplies |
Y |
522201 |
Office Supplies |
Paper trucks or Printed Envelopes over $5k |
Packaging Materials |
Y |
522201 |
Office Supplies |
Bubble Wrap, Packing Boxes, Tapes made be consider MRO not Office Supplis |
Printer/Copier Maintenance |
Y |
163003 |
Capital Exp - Inventorial Equipment |
Maintenance or repair on printers and copiers |
Printer/Copier Rental |
Y |
522201 |
Office Supplies |
|
Printed/Copied Materials |
Y |
539000 |
Printing and Reproduction Services |
Printing or copying services not related to printer or copier rental |
Promotional Items/Merchandise |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Logos, t-shirts, department swag |
Event Equipment Rental |
Y |
530104 |
Event Services |
Tables, chairs, tablecloths |
Event Site Rental |
Y |
530104 |
Event Services |
porta-potty rentals for an event, film equipment, screens |
Events Management |
Y |
530104 |
Event Services |
Coordination services, hosting services |
Events Services (Nontaxable) |
N |
530104 |
Event Services |
Nontaxable setup services or delivery of rented equipment |
Events Services (Taxable) |
Y |
530104 |
Event Services |
Taxable setup services or delivery of rented equipment |
Installation - AV |
Y |
530103 |
Audio Visual Services |
Installation of Purchased AV Hardware |
Installation - Equipment |
Y |
530110 |
Installation of Equipment |
Mechanical or electrical/electronic devices |
Installation - Furniture |
Y |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Glass walls for a conference room |
Installation - Telecom |
Y |
534200 |
Communication Services |
Installation of telephone desk sets |
Market Research |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Surveying, Polling |
Patient Treatment/Care |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Clinical Trial Analysis, kits, patient billing |
Recharge - UCSD Fleet Services Vehicle Rentals |
N |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Vehicles rented through Fleet Services |
Recharge - UCSD STORE Water Cooler Rental |
N |
532200 |
Equipment Rental |
Water cooler rentals, recurring water delivery through STORE |
Recharge - UCSD Transportation Parking Permits |
N |
536007 |
Transportation Services |
Parking permits for visitors |
Security Services |
N |
530108 |
Purchased Security Services |
Security for architecture projects, Security Personal example Dalai Lama, Governor |
Services - Advertising/Public Relations/Promotions |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Marketing Agencies to promote sponsors to public |
Services - Audit |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Taxation, management consulting, finance |
Services - Clinical |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Integration of science theory and clinical knowledge for federal funding clinical projects |
Services - Consulting |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Professional services in which method and deliverables are undefined |
Services - Engineering/Design |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Building design, project or equipment design |
Services - Field Research |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Conducting off site research |
Services - Instructional/Training/Development |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Department retreats and trainings, extension instructors |
Services - Legal |
N |
530700 |
Legal Services |
Legal services |
Services - Marketing |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Clinical assistance to identify purpose, development or product improment |
Services - Media/Digital |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Digital photography services, design |
Services - Medical |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Medical analysis services, ambulances, body transportation |
Services - Medical Coding/Billing |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
assistance to submit and recive payment for testing treatment and procedures for different agencies.. |
Services - Moving/Relocation |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Commercial Relocation- Moving from one building to another; Household Relocation for new employee to join UCSD |
Services - Real Estate |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Real estate services |
Services - Recruiting |
N |
530800 |
Recruiting Services |
Recruitment of patients or experiment participants |
Services - Temporary Employment |
N |
530100 |
Purchased Services-Temp Help |
Recruitment of or payment to temporary employees |
Services - Transcription |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Medical converting a health professional, transcripts and genetic material for publishing |
Services - Translation/Interpreter |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
multilingual communication both oral and written for publishing |
Trade Shows/Exhibits |
N |
530101 |
Professional Services |
Trade shows, participation in exhibits |