What are some tips for processing purchase requisitions?
To ensure timely delivery of goods or services you are requesting for your department, preparation of the purchase requisition and backup documentation accurately are key. Here are some items to focus on: • Item Description: Provide a detailed description of the product or service you are requesting. What you are ordering should be clear to your approver, the Purchasing Office and the vendor. • Correct Quantity: Clearly indicate the quantity of items being ordered. • Complete the Purchasing Office Fax Cover sheet, available through the Purchasing Office web site at www.columbia.edu/faxserver.html. When sending documentation to Purchasing, this form automatically routes documents to the buyer assigned to the purchase requisition. The cover sheet may be faxed to (212) 854-2699, or sent via email at purchsrv@columbia.edu. • Quote Requirements: You must get two quotes from suppliers for requisitions between $2,500 and $10,000. Requisitions of more then $10,000 require three quotes.
