OfficeMax
Preferred Office Supply Vendor
Clemson has finalized an agreement with OfficeMax to be the University’s preferred office supply vendor. This agreement enables a partnership with OfficeMax that gives Clemson significant strategic benefits such as an increased level of service and cost savings far beyond those seen under current or past contracts.
Highlights of Agreement
- Initial Incentive/Conversion Allowance of $175,000 paid to Clemson in March 2007
- Annual rebate of 5% of net sales (should equate to a minimum $100,000 annual rebate)
- 2% order size rebate (2% off price for orders totaling more than $286)
- Participation in Partner Advantage Program enabling the University family to get Clemson preferred pricing for personal use & increase annual rebate for Clemson
- This agreement covers office supplies, paper (SPLOX paper only – paper by the half case, un-packaged), and HP toner. OfficeMax did in fact win the State contract for HP toner, so we should no longer be buying toner from HP Direct or any other vendor.
- Quarterly reviews with Procurement to review spend and vendor performance
- Total savings potential to Clemson University over next 5 years of over $4MM
Transition Plan
- Already registered users with OfficeMax should use their current accounts with OfficeMax. New users (or those unsure if they have an account) should complete the registration form save and email the form back to OfficeMax (see instructions on form)
- Pricing and website are currently being customized for this Clemson Agreement
- A vendor fair with OfficeMax (and Kyocera – Kearns) is planned for January 26th. At this event, OfficeMax will highlight key aspects of the program and explain to users how to utilize their website for ordering. More to follow…
- Pricing and Clemson specific website will be updated by time of the vendor fair
- OfficeMax representatives will also be on campus delivering catalogs and helping users register, as well as answering any questions users might have
- Users should start using OfficeMax by the end of January. At that time, there should be no other purchases made from other office supply vendors without approval from the Procurement Director