A contract that communicates an order for goods or services to a supplier. By using a purchase order to place orders, the university can clearly and explicitly communicate not only what is being ordered but also terms and conditions of the sale that are in the best interest of Seattle University.
Please reach out to the Procurement Office for any questions regarding Purchase Orders, purchasing in general, or for any non-routine purchases to help with sourcing/vendor selection. : Procurement Office
A purchase order is required before a purchase or commitment for goods has been made for the following:
Travel expenses, conference fees, meals/catering, utilities, and employee payroll and related expenses do not require a purchase order.
To ensure a consistent approach in reviewing both budget and appropriateness of purchase, the following are the expenditure authorization approval levels:
Expenditure Authority |
|
Activity Manager |
Under $5,000 |
Reporting Unit |
$5,001 to $20,000 |
School/College/Major Area |
$20,001 to $50,000 |
Division |
$50,001 to $100,000 |
Senior Executive |
$100,001 to $1,000,000 |
President |
Over $1,000,000 |