Sep 08 2021
Procurement
As financial stewards of the university, Procurement competitively solicits, negotiates commercial contracts, and issues orders for goods and services in support of MSU's mission. Through negotiation and strategic sourcing, Procurement reduces costs and improves efficiencies—while complying with federal, state, and university policies, laws, and regulations.
For complex or high-dollar transactions, involving Procurement early in the process will yield the best results.
Spartan Marketplace
Spartan Marketplace provides MSU with a centralized, convenient way to use strategic contracts.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders are a form of contract for goods or services and are initiated through a requisition in the Finance System.
Electronic IT Procurement
Purchasing facilitates web accessibility and security reviews on behalf of MSU IT in order to minimize security and data risks and maintain web accessibility compliance.
Buying Methods
Choosing the appropriate buying method saves time and university resources.
Conflict of Interest
Awareness of potential conflicts of interest is paramount as MSU employees engage in procurement activities on a purchase order basis, via Pcard or otherwise.
Supplier Resources
Doing business with MSU, policies, supplier requirements, and more.
News
Sep 07 2021
University Services changes name to University Procurement and Logistics
MSU’s University Services is pleased to announce our new name: University Procurement and Logistics—which more accurately describes the unit’s activities of providing expertise in acquiring and managing goods for the MSU community.Jul 30 2021
Signatures on Hotel, Lodging, and Other Conference Agreements
Thanks to a collaboration between the Office of the Controller, Procurement, and General Counsel, MSU account FOs can sign now lodging and event venue agreements if there are no specific insurance requirements for the university.Apr 23 2021
KFS Vendor Doc - Issue Resolved
The technical issue that prevented edits to PO vendors in KFS has been resolved.FAQS
- How do I find the PO number on a requisition?Follow our job aid on locating PO numbers.
- Can I sign a contract with a supplier?No. In fact, the Delegation of Signature Authority PDF letter identifies the only individuals who are allowed to execute contracts and other legal documents. Unauthorized contracts are not binding to the university.
- Can I use a requisition number to start a project or place an order?
No. Suppliers may not begin work or process a transaction without a purchase order.