Purchasing

All payments from funds held at the University of Alberta are processed through Supply Management Services (SMS) and governed by the Supply of Goods and Services Policy and Procedures.

To help ensure policies are procedures are being followed, the Finance department has created some tips and instructions, which can be found below:

The preferred purchasing method for all expenses at the University of Alberta is by issuing a Purchase Order using SupplyNet. Purchase Orders must be issued through SupplyNet prior to a service/product being received. Please use the instructions and tips found on the SupplyNet page to help with purchasing goods/services using University of Alberta held funds.

If your order can not be placed through SupplyNet, the University has several other methods to assist with purchasing:

• Corporate Purchasing Card (PCard)

• Direct Pay Invoices

• Guest Parking at the University of Alberta (For Non-employees such as Research Participants)

• Expense Reimbursement

• Petty Cash

• Non-Travel Expenses (Payment Methods)

Additional resources for purchases and payments can be on the University of Alberta's Finance, Procurement, and Planning web page.