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Preferred purchasing method tool (buying and paying guide)

Use this helpful grid to determine which procurement and payment method to use for your specific purchase type: Procure to Pay (P2P) requisition, Supplier Invoice Request (SIR), Candex Catalog, Procurement card (Pcard), or employee reimbursement (includes Amex card).

Tariff exemption for research equipment (Form 338)

Newly announced tariffs, international conflicts, natural disasters, and market turbulence can prompt an increase in supplier requests for price adjustments. Do not accept any price increases without proper justification. Learn how to respond.

Vendor price increase guidance

Newly announced tariffs, international conflicts, natural disasters, and market turbulence can prompt an increase in supplier requests for price adjustments. Do not accept any price increases without proper justification. Learn how to respond. tariff Iran war

Competitive bid policy

Learn to look up the status of a payment in Workday for invoices processed via Supplier Invoice Request (SIR) or Purchase Order (P.O.).

Supplier insurance requirements

View complete vendor requirements for Commercial General Liability insurance and applicable Auto, Workers' Comp and Employers Liability, and Network Security and Privacy Liability insurance.

Supplier terms and conditions (required)

These are the standard University of Rochester Terms and Conditions. When submitting for review, please provide the full Terms and Conditions document. This is a requirement set by the University of Rochester Risk Management Department to ensure that no changes are made to the document with the University of Rochester’s consent.

Shipping and freight suppliers

The University contracts with the following companies for domestic and international shipping and freight services: Cardinal OptiFreight, EMO Trans, and eShip Global. Learn more about which shipper to use and who to contact for assistance.

Buying and paying guide

The buying and paying guide provides comprehensive guidance on procurement and payment methods, financial approval thresholds, spend categories, preferred suppliers, and more.