Transcription of Purchasing and Payment Policy and Procedures
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Purchasing and Payment Policy and Procedures 8-20-2019 Purchasing and Payment Policy and Procedures Policy Statement Northwestern University (NU) supports sustaining and promoting a procurement environment based on the understanding that departments and schools are in the best position to determine what they need to run their programs. Policies, Procedures , and processes are meant to support their need to get products and services in a timely and cost effective manner, while also making sure appropriate business processes are followed. Procurement and Payment Services (PPS), which is part of Financial Operations, is the single point of contact for all centralized procurement and Payment activities. Purchasing and Payment Services is considered the procurement expert at NU, setting the overall strategy regarding how purchases and payments should be made.
Purchasing decisions are business decisions made on behalf of NU and therefore should be made with the utmost consideration for what is in the best interest of NU. Purchases also need to be made in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Following policy and procedures ensures that appropriate
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