Purchasing
"The Process"
Policies
Procedures
  End of Year Procedures  
  Air Travel Arrangements  
  Office Supply  
  Local Car Rental Contract  
 

Purchase Request Form

 
  Preferred Supplier  
  Staff  
     

The Lafayette College purchasing department is dedicated to insuring the timely and cost effective procurement of goods and services. The purpose of the purchasing department is to assist faculty, administrators, and staff with the identification, selection and acquisition of required goods and services with endeavors to maximize the college's purchasing power through several methods which include consortia purchasing, negotiation of pricing agreements and, competitive bidding, while adhering to the Lafayette College Policies and the Code of Ethics established by The National Association of Educational Buyers.

The purchasing department is continually involved in the following areas:

  • Providing cooperative interaction between the purchasing staff and members of the faculty, administration, staff and students.
  • Providing cooperative interaction between purchasing staff and suppliers.
  • Recommending suppliers and product lines that will meet the College standards for quality, price and performance.
  • Reviewing current vendor performance and pricing.
  • Providing the College community with information on product information, alternative materials and costs, and new contracts.
  • Encouraging fair and open competition among suppliers through negotiation, and competitive bidding and contract procurement.
  • Communicating purchasing policies and procedures to the college community.
  • Evaluating new products and services.
  • Ensuring purchase orders and contracts contain the necessary terms and conditions.
  • Developing and maintaining adequate records and files.
  • Identifying areas where the purchasing process can be improved.
 
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