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Purchasing

University Purchasing Department

Summary:

The Automated Procurement and Payment System (APPS) is Cornell's online system for processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor invoices. The CIS BSC will assist in the purchase of all goods and services utilizing APPS.

Department Responsibilities:

• Methods for Order Transmission
1. Purchaser makes a request to purchase through a Requisition Request.
2. Submit the Purchase Order Request Form to BSC electronically.
3. Send email request to BSC department representative.
• The following information is required (i.e. vendor information (if known)), catalog numbers, brief description of what you are ordering, dollar amount, shipping address, account information.
• Forward to the department/unit approver.
• After departmental approval, the form is forwarded to BSC for final purchase order preparation and submission to Purchasing.
• Notify BSC when the goods or services have been received. (Sending the packing slip or an e-mail for documentation).

BSC Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining and executing the most efficient way to purchase goods and services while meeting Cornell policies and audit standards.
• Handle the creation, renewal, revision, and payment of standard and blanket orders.
• Work with the department to complete all necessary forms, such as request for proposal and sole justification.
• Ensure that all required paperwork is sent to Purchasing for processing.
• Follow through with Purchasing on status of order.