Purchasing Department Responsibility

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and commercial services from outside vendors for all university departments (including research projects).  The Purchasing Department is authorized by the Board of Trustees to sign and issue purchase orders to acquire goods and services. Unless otherwise indicated, no obligations for purchases will be undertaken without authorization of the Purchasing Department. Without special arrangements to the contrary, the Purchasing Department will receive all bids for every purchase of $5,000.00 or more. Fiscal Policies FI0405, FI0410, FI0415, and FI0420 outline the function of the Purchasing Department in greater detail.

(10/31/08)

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