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Department Resources Object
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Commodity
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Purchasing
Handbook - Overview
Marshall University Office of Purchasing assists faculty and staff with the acquisition of goods and services. PURPOSE Purchasing exists to serve you, our customer. Our primary goal is to buy what you need as quickly and efficiently as we can at the best price from a responsible vendor. Very simply, we are here to help you get what you want for your department. AUTHORITY The West Virginia State Code vest the Board of Trustees with the authority to purchase and acquire materials, supplies, equipment, services, construction and printing for the State's colleges and universities. Authority is also give to the Board to set purchasing policy and prepare rules and regulations. Marshall University's Purchasing Department adheres to the Higher Education Purchasing Procedures Manual. In accordance with the procedures, the President of the University appoints the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO and Director of Purchasing and Materials Management). He is responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for Marshall University. ORGANIZATION The Office of Purchasing maintains a central purchasing office. The purchasing office is divided into three buying teams who are responsible for academic, support and medical education departments of the University. To give you the best possible service, one person will be assigned to your department. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE AND OBLIGATE FUNDS All of the guidelines and directives governing University purchasing policy are described in detail in State law, the Higher Education Purchasing Procedures Manual, the University's Greenbook or this handbook. |
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One John Marshall Drive, Old Main 108, Huntington, West Virginia
25755-4100 |