Purchasing Guides

How to Purchase Goods, Services, and Event-related Reservations

Guides

 

How to use the PantherExpress System:

• PantherExpress System Training Manual
• PantherExpress System Did You Know...? Series

Purchasing Process Flows - How to determine the correct purchasing process:

• Purchasing Flow Chart for Goods
• Purchasing Flow Chart for Services
• Purchasing Instructions for Event-related Reservations (includes a list of venues)

Resources

Information about Service Agreements (Office of Research vs. Purchasing Services)
University agreements must be funneled to and administered by either the Office of Research or the Purchasing Services Department. This resource will help you determine which of these two offices should handle your agreement.

 

Purchasing Goods or Services with Federal Grant Funding

When making purchases using Federal grant funding, your purchases are subject to the Federal Uniform Guidance. We have provided information about how to interpret the Uniform Guidance and comply with University purchasing proceedures.

 

Worker Classification (Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification)

Use this tool, the 20-Factor Test, to determine whether a worker or class of workers hired by the University to perform services should be classified as an employee or as an independent contractor.

What is the PantherExpress System?
The PantherExpress System (formerly PantherBuy) is a web-based procurement tool that streamlines the process of purchasing goods and services. Click the link above for information about the PantherExpress System.

PantherExpress System FAQ | Purchasing Services FAQ | Payment Processing FAQ
View answers to many questions other customers have asked about making Purchases and handling Payments.

Purchasing Policies

Terms and Conditions

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