--- title: Procurement date: 2025-11-26T12:36:00-05:00 author: Sara Murji canonical_url: "https://www.labcentral.org/startup-support/procurement" section: Pages --- Unlocking Procurement ![Procurement Services Lab Central 01](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/Procurement_Services_LabCentral_01.jpg?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1765476696&s=05f539cde5027c8f591fb259ef8e912c) ## The Invisible Glue Procurement doesn't make headlines, but it's an unsung hero in powering breakthroughs. It's what keeps your experiments running and your focus on the work that changes lives. **LabCentral's procurement team (and our purchasing platform, The Stork) turns what’s usually invisible into a visible advantage,** backed by experience, scale, and a shared mission to help you move faster. ![Procurement Services Lab Central 01](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/Procurement_Services_LabCentral_01.jpg?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1765476696&s=05f539cde5027c8f591fb259ef8e912c) ## The Value It Brings #### **Time saved = more science**  Founders who’d normally need an FTE for accounting and purchasing get back hours every week to focus on breakthroughs. #### **Peace of mind** One system, one invoice, one team managing your entire purchasing lifecycle. #### **Serious savings**  Access exclusive sponsor and vendor discounts—**up to 45% off products**, waived or discounted shipping, new-lab startup programs, and graduation bonuses. Many of these benefits come from both sponsors *and* non-sponsor vendors. #### **Built for scale** As you grow, we grow with you; more users, more orders, expanded vendor relationships, no extra overhead. ![Procurement Services Lab Central 04](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/Procurement_Services_LabCentral_04.jpg?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1765490466&s=d38aeb48146012ec5aa0b14d3f198eb3) ## How It Works ![Procurement Services Lab Central 03](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/Procurement_Services_LabCentral_03.jpg?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1765489501&s=3f1b12becd852baba90c52e94308b958) #### **End-to-end support**  From vendor setup to invoice payment, our team manages the full purchasing lifecycle—so nothing falls through the cracks. #### **Your time, returned** No more chasing lost shipments or reconciling invoices. You’ll also receive one clean monthly lab-supply invoice prepared by our accounting team, with an easy-to-read summary cover page and a detailed Excel sheet with every line item. #### **Flexible, full access**  Order from **3,800+ approved vendors or request new ones**. All under LabCentral’s established accounts and credit. #### **Collective knowledge, built in**  Our services are powered by years of collective institutional experience from LabCentral’s community—refined processes, preferred vendors, and the practical wisdom of hundreds of startups before you. ![Procurement Services Lab Central 03](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/Procurement_Services_LabCentral_03.jpg?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1765489501&s=3f1b12becd852baba90c52e94308b958) FAQs What is The Stork, LabCentral’s procurement platform? The Stork is LabCentral’s easy-to-use purchasing platform. It supports browsing, purchasing, invoice management, and reporting — giving biotech startups a complete system for lab operations and order management. Can I order from my preferred biotech supplier or vendor through LabCentral’s procurement system? Yes. You can order from any vendor through LabCentral’s procurement platform, The Stork. If they’re not already integrated, our team will set them up for you. How much does LabCentral’s procurement service cost? There is a line item fee associated with the services that keep your purchasing process seamless. These services include full operational support, accounting, and system management. Do I still control what we buy through The Stork? Absolutely. You choose what to order and when. LabCentral’s procurement and accounting team simply handles the administrative and financial details. What happens to my orders when my team moves out of LabCentral? We help you close open purchase orders and provide your full order history, vendor contacts, and a credit reference to make it easy to set up procurement at your next lab space. How do procurement systems typically work at other incubators or leased lab spaces? Most incubators and leased labs don’t offer centralized purchasing. Each company sets up its own system, which can mean extra administrative time and burden on your team, including account creation, PO processing, and invoice payments. At LabCentral, everyone uses the same centralized system, so residents can easily share knowledge, learn from each other, and access on-site support from a procurement team that’s right down the hall. ![Lab Central Procurement Victoria Tim](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/LabCentral_Procurement_Victoria_Tim.png?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1790958799&s=9fb08a7d1b238885dcf6dca177b8fe33) ## Turn Procurement into a Strategic Advantage  Procurement may not be top-of-mind, but it’s foundational. It’s how you scale smoothly, keep costs predictable, and focus on the science that moves the world forward. At LabCentral, we make it effortless. Contact [**Tim Jarrett, Director of Lab Operations and Resident Success**](mailto:tjarrett@labcentral.org), or [**Victoria Ravenelle, Manager, Procurement** ](mailto:vravenelle@labcentral.org)to learn how LabCentral’s procurement services can support your team. ![Lab Central Procurement Victoria Tim](https://labcentral-site.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/labcentralorg/images/textAndImageGrids/LabCentral_Procurement_Victoria_Tim.png?w=544&h=544&fm=webp&auto=compress&fit=clip&dm=1790958799&s=9fb08a7d1b238885dcf6dca177b8fe33)