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Purchasing Training
| PURCHASING FUNDAMENTALS |
| Presenters: |
Purchasing Services Staff |
Date:
Date:
Date:
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
342 Craig Hall |
| Who Should Attend: |
Faculty and staff who have responsibility for purchasing goods and/or services. |
This workshop covers the basic purchasing process which includes identifying a need to purchase products or services, communicating with potential vendors, placing an order and/or writing a contract, handling discrepancies and paying vendors. You will gain an understanding of the various University purchasing methods and initiatives such as requisitions, purchase orders,PantherBuy, and the Channeled Spending Program. The presenters will also discuss University purchasing policies and approval authorities as well as the responsibility of the department purchaser to follow University policies and procedures. Participants will learn how to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership for all University purchases and how to utilize the support services offered by the Purchasing Department.
Note: Participants are on their own for lunch. There will be a break from noon - 1 p.m.
Register through the Human Resources site (http://www.hr.pitt.edu/orgdev/ubfs.htm) |
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