Guide to Purchasing Goods and Services

• Mission Statement
• Meet our Staff
• Ethics
• Policy

Definitions of Purchasing Terms

State Term Contracts

Basic Purchasing Procedures

• Obtaining Quotes from Vendors
• How to Expedite an Order
• Emergencies
• What to Do if You Haven't Received Your Order
• What to Do When You Do Receive Your Order
• How to Return Merchandise
• What to Do if You Receive an Invoice
• Sales Representatives and Product Demonstrations
• Consultant Services and Contractual Service Agreements

Central Receiving

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Williams, Director Elizabeth City State University  Procurement & Materials Management  M.D. Thorpe Administration Building, Room 237 Elizabeth City, NC  27909 Phone:  (252) 335-3219 Fax:  (252) 335-3650

Return to Procurement Latest Revision:  04/23/2001 Elizabeth Linney