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Amazon Business – Launching May 5, 2025

Supplier ID: 0000851725

Social Impact Categories: Sustainability, Sustainable Purchasing

Contract Type: University Contract

Amazon Business Prime is a university-wide approved method to purchase items not currently available in U-M’s Marketsite+ catalogs. The platform allows U-M to take advantage of Amazon’s wide product selection and competitive prices while enhancing procurement efficiency and accountability across the university.

Ordering

• PCard

Beginning May 5, 2025, you will be able to access the account by logging in to Marketsite+ and clicking the link to Amazon Business. 

Currently, you must be an authorized UM PCard holder to check out in Amazon Business. Non-PCard holders will be able to create lists to share for purchase by an authorized PCard holder. To learn more or request a PCard, visit the PCard program website.

Helpful Resources

• For information about purchasing through the Amazon Business account, visit the Amazon Business Buyer Guide
• For information about creating and sharing lists through the AB account, visit the Amazon Business List User Guide or Amazon Business List User Demo

Shipping & Handling

Amazon Business Prime offers free same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping on Prime-eligible items (learn more).

Additional Information

The central U-M Amazon Business account offers several benefits to users, including:

• Free same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping on Prime-eligible items (learn more)
• Quantity discounts on top brands and top-selling products. 
• Automatic tax-exempt purchasing on items sold by Amazon.com LLC and participating third-party sellers.
• The ability to create custom shopping lists and/or set up recurring deliveries on frequently purchased items.
• Opportunities to support small, diverse, local, and sustainable businesses with certifications.
• Real-time data to make smarter budgeting and purchasing decisions.
• Access to a specialized Amazon Business Customer Service Team