VWR International, LLC
Categories: Equipment and Apparatus, Glassware and Plasticware, Lab and Research, Miscellaneous, Safety Supplies and Equipment
Social Impact Categories: Sustainable Purchasing, USA-Based
Contract Type: University Contract
This is a strategic contract as sole secondary supplier for general lab and research supplies. This supplier participates in many green initiatives including: Green Products and Services, Corrugated Packaging, and Twirl’em Eco Bag.
Purchasing Guidelines
Follow the equipment ordering procedure for the purchase of items priced $5,000 or more. Please see Procedure for Purchasing Equipment for more information.
Ordering
- M-Marketsite
- ShortCode
Orders can be placed by logging into M-Marketsite.
Users can also use shortcode by calling (800) 932-5000 or emailing [email protected].
PCards are not accepted.
Shipping & Handling
Free standard ground freight from all VWR distribution centers, no dry ice charges, hazmat charges, or fuel surcharges. Orders placed by 1pm that are filled at the Chicago distribution center will be delivered the next day.
Sustainability
VWR has identified sustainable items within their environmentally preferable product line that are available for purchase by the University.
- Sustainable products/ service
- VWR has an established Environmentally Preferable Products (EPPs) program which identifies products with certain sustainable attributes. VWR works with its suppliers to identify EPPs that are designed to reduce waste, conserve energy and resources, and protect human and environmental health. Products are evaluated according to certain environmental attributes that include:
- Products that are energy and/or water efficient
- Products and/or packaging that are recyclable or reduce waste
- Products and/or packaging that contain recycled/renewable content
- Products that are manufactured with low CO2 impact
- Products and/or packaging that are safer to human and environmental health
- VWR designates EPPs on vwr.com with a green leaf icon,
and lists environmental attributes and third-party certifications on product pages. Customers can filter their product searches using the “environmentally preferable” search filter, which makes searching for specific products easier. Detailed spend reporting has also been developed to support customers’ sustainable procurement goals. Over 12,000 products in the portfolio have been identified and verified as environmentally preferable through supplier documentation.
- VWR has an established Environmentally Preferable Products (EPPs) program which identifies products with certain sustainable attributes. VWR works with its suppliers to identify EPPs that are designed to reduce waste, conserve energy and resources, and protect human and environmental health. Products are evaluated according to certain environmental attributes that include:
- Sustainability Initiatives
- VWR recognizes that building sustainable business practices to enhance the value of the company is in the best interest of VWR, their associates, suppliers, customers and their community. VWR also understands that their customers have sustainability initiatives and VWR is committed to helping them achieve their sustainability goals. To learn more about VWR’s sustainability program and to view the latest VWR Sustainability Report, click here.Certifications & Awards
- 2016 Shipper of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC)
- Top-Rated Supplier on the CIPS Sustainability Index because of our commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability in the United Kingdom.
- 2016 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® Transport Partner for the fourth year in a row.
- VWR recognizes that building sustainable business practices to enhance the value of the company is in the best interest of VWR, their associates, suppliers, customers and their community. VWR also understands that their customers have sustainability initiatives and VWR is committed to helping them achieve their sustainability goals. To learn more about VWR’s sustainability program and to view the latest VWR Sustainability Report, click here.Certifications & Awards
Supplier Contacts:
Supplier Contact:
Sales Representative Becky Dixon
Phone: (858) 210-1543
Email:[email protected]
Sales Representative Noah Sadowski
Phone: (248) 766-8892
Email: [email protected]
Regional Director Tim Hillebrand
Phone:(616) 304-8119
Email:[email protected]
Life Science Specialist Kaylagh Hollen
Phone: (562) 825-8822
Email: [email protected]
Analytical Chemistry / Chromatography Specialist Ryan Corra
Phone: (269) 929-7533
Email:[email protected]
Furniture Specialist Ginger Huffstetler
Phone:(931) 259-8067
Email:[email protected]
For customer service:
Customer Service
Phone:(800) 932-5000
Email: [email protected]
Dedicated Education Customer Service
Phone(855) 658-0681
Fax(866) 329-2897
Email: [email protected]
For product support:
Technical Product Support-North America
Phone(888) 897-5463
Email: [email protected]
To check order status:
To confirm your order was received by VWR please follow the steps below.
You have two options (Call, or Check Online). In both cases, you will need to provide the PO number.
Option 1: Call
1. Locate the PO number 2. Call VWR at(800)-932-5000
3. Enter account number 2604678
4. Press “1” for checking order status
5. Provide the VWR associate with either (a) the PO number; or (b) the Order Date and the name of the person who placed the order.
Option 2: Check Online
1. Locate the PO number
2. Login to M-Pathways and navigate to the VWR punch-out on M-Marketsite
3. Click on the Order Status icon
4. Type the VWR account number as 2604678 and the PO number and press the Enter key.
5. The screen will refresh with the order status information.