Supporting ECSU with efficient, compliant purchasing solutions
Purchasing & Procurement Services
The Purchasing office is the central purchasing authority for Elizabeth City State University. We are responsible for managing the procurement process on a university-wide level, including orders and contracts to support ECSU’s educational and research initiatives. We aim to accomplish this goal as economically as possible, within acceptable standards of quality and service, while utilizing professional ethics and best business practices throughout the entire procurement process. The Purchasing department adheres to all North Carolina Statutes and sections of the Administrative Code related to procurement when executing its responsibilities.
Purchasing functions include:
How Purchasing Works
Contracts & Agreements
The Purchasing Department partners with Legal Affairs to support the review and approval of university contracts.
While Purchasing helps coordinate the process and ensure all required documentation is complete, Legal Affairs is responsible for the official review and approval of all contracts and agreements.
We assist departments with:
- Preparing contract requests
- Ensuring required documentation is complete
- Routing agreements for review and approval
- Confirming compliance with university and state requirements
How It Works
- Department submits contract request
- Purchasing reviews for completeness
- Contract is routed to Legal Affairs for review and approval
- Final execution and processing
Purchasing Cards
The Purchasing Card (P-Card) is issued to an employee, empowering this person to purchase goods and services on behalf of the University. This program has been established to allow rapid purchase of low dollar goods and services while simultaneously reducing paperwork and handling costs associated with the small purchase process.
Purchasing Resources
Viking Shoppes Resources
Purchasing Department
- 240 Marion D. Thorpe Administration Building
- Campus Box 915