The How to Buy tool is your starting point for purchasing at the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System. Whether you’re making a routine purchase or managing a complex acquisition, the How to Buy tool supports faculty and staff at every level of purchasing experience.
This guided resource helps you make smart, compliant purchasing decisions by walking you step by step through the process of buying goods or services on behalf of the University. Use the tool to identify the appropriate purchasing method, determine how to pay and connect with the right sourcing specialists to save time, reduce costs and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
We encourage departments to engage Procurement's sourcing specialists early, especially for purchases over $10,000, to help support you throughout the process.