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Procurement Resources
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Procurement Policies
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- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- No PO, No Pay
- Vehicle Policies and Procedures
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- buyWays Procedures
- Proposals, Bids and Contracts Guidance
- Procurement Ethics Policy
- Supplier-Related Policies and Procedures
- How to Buy and Pay
- Concur Travel & Expense
- Supplier Resources
- Business Services
Procurement Resources
buyWays Training
Many different training options are available to help you understand the procurement processes and how to use buyWays for purchasing. We have created online training and PDF handouts to help get you started. You can also contact the Help Desk at 864-656-2390 or email cubuyWays@clemson.edu to request individual or group training.
Contracts
Learn about how Clemson University and the State of South Carolina handle contracts with suppliers to acquire items required to do business and provide services as a land-grant institution.
Disbursements
The Chief Financial Officer has delegated authority for the acquisition of goods and services and the expenditure of University monies to various University officers and officials (see Signature Delegation – Chief Financial Officer Policy) in accordance with the South Carolina Procurement Code. Pursuant to that policy, this Disbursement Policy gives further direction to establish a clear process for the authorization and approval for spending (buying and paying) University monies.
Given the numerous sources of funds and processes to spend University monies, this policy is not intended to give specific direction for every possible scenario; rather it will provide direction that can then be applied to different procurement actions (Purchase Orders, Contracts, Payment Request Form, Purchase Request Form and Procurement Cards, etc…) in accordance with those established processes.
When spending University monies, there are always two processes that must take place: buying and paying. These processes go hand-in-hand; you can’t have one without the other. As such, in this policy, the terms spend and disbursement refers to the whole buy/pay process.
Procurement Exemptions
Procurement exemptions consist of payments in which faculty and staff can pay charges directly without utilizing a purchase order. The direct payment process ensures funds are received promptly and efficiently. It streamlines financial transactions, allowing greater transparency and accountability in managing accounts.
View Procurement ExemptionsProcurement Methods
Procurement methods guide Clemson University faculty and staff through the process of acquiring goods, services or IT not covered by existing contracts or considered sole source. Review our terminology, scope and available procurement methods to find your best path forward.
Procurement-Related Policies and Procedures
Procurement and Business Services follows specific policies and procedures to support the business needs of Clemson University. If you have a question about a process or action you need to complete, please review its related policy or procedure before taking action.
