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Purchasing Information
Frequently Asked Questions

Staff Contact Information

National Affiliations
Purchasing Documents

Word Doc  | Procurement Card Application Form

Word Doc  | Grants and Contract
        Procurement Card Applications Form

  | Enterprise Rental Car Agreement
  | Letterhead Printing Information
  | Business Cards Printing Information
  | Pricing for WMU Letterhead and
         Business Cards
      | Envelopes
  | Purchasing Guidelines
  | Purchase Requisition Form
  | Procurement Card Policies for
        Grants and Contracts
  | Procurement Card Procedures
  | Procurement Card Log Form
  | Sole Source Justification Document
  | Vendor/Bidder Application Form
  | Exemption Certificate
Other Resources

Vendor Bid Information

Purchase Order Status

GLOW

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  1. How do I procure goods and services for our department?
  1. Order with a purchase requisition sent to the Purchasing Department, procurement card, voucher, or through University or Maintenance Stores.
  1. Can I send my purchase requisition to the vendor?
  1. No, requisitions are internal documents which must be processed by the Purchasing Department.
  1. Where do I obtain purchase requisition forms?
  1. They can be ordered from Staples.
  1. How do we handle an order that requires pre-payment?
  1. The information required on a requisition must indicate that this is a pre-payment order.
  1. Does the Purchasing Department process invoices for payment?
  1. Invoices are processed by Accounts Payable; however a purchase order, voucher, or procurement card purchase is required to get the vendor paid.
  1. Who should I call to see if an invoice has been paid on my order?
  1. Contact Accounts Payable if you do not have access to the GLOW Reports.
  1. Can I sign a contract or agreement for goods and/or services for the University?
  1. No, that authority belongs to the Purchasing Department.
  1. When a purchase must be bid out, can I obtain the quotations?
  1. The Purchasing Department solicits bids on behalf of the University; however, you may recommend sources on your purchase requisition.


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Donald Penskar, Director Logistical Svc donald.penskar@wmich.edu (269)387-8804
Lori Groh, Buyer lori.groh@wmich.edu (269)387-8805
Michelle Hastings, Procard Administrator michelle.hastings@wmich.edu (269)387-8043
Tom Ramsdell, Print Buyer thomas.ramsdell@wmich.edu (269)387-8842
Teri Dunithan, Office Associate teri.dunithan@wmich.edu (269)387-8802
Wendy Schutz, Office Assistant wendy.schutz@wmich.edu (269)387-8800

FAX: (269)387-8824 (Purchasing - 1201 Oliver St.)

For more Purchasing contact information and general Business & Finance contact information click here.


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Last Revised by Business & Finance on:30 July 2003

 

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