Buyer's Approval Limits on Purchase Order

The legal documents policy authorizes purchasing buyers to sign all approved purchase orders on behalf of the university at any limit. The purchase orders must be approved in Workday by the cost center managers and appropriate leadership depending on the price threshold outlined in policy. Contracts, whether or not they are attached to a purchase order still must be signed by an officer of the university.

Emergency purchases can be made by contacting a purchasing representative and obtaining authorization. Emergency purchases are classified as situations where life or safety is at risk and where purchases must be made to eliminate or reduce risk.