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Procurement
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Procurement
Procurement:
The Office of Procurement organizes and administers procurement for all departments within UAB in accordance with the responsibility delegated by the President.
The Executive Director of Procurement is vested with the sole authority to issue purchase orders and obligate UAB funds while adhering to UAB policy and applicable
State of Alabama laws governing the procurement process. This office provides support and systems to ensure effective contracting, procurement of goods and services,
and payment for authorized purchases. The Office of Procurement consists of four departments:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable is responsible for processing all UAB cash disbursements other than those made through the UAB Payroll Department.
The staff of account representatives and data entry operators performs a wide variety of functions to ensure accurate and prompt payment
of vendor invoices issued in accordance with UAB policy and procedures. Accounts Payable services include:
Procurement Contracts
Procurement Contracts is responsible for establishing and awarding UAB purchase contracts. The staff of buyers, contract managers and
contract specialists supports the institution in the contracting and acquisition of supplies, services and equipment exceeding the
requirements set by the State of Alabama Bid Law and UAB policy. The staff assists departments in applying procurement policy and
procedures, establishing pricing, negotiating terms and conditions on contracts, agreements, leases, rentals, etc. for high-dollar purchases. Procurement Contract services include:
Purchasing Services
Purchasing Services supports the institution in the acquisition of goods and services for small dollar and contract purchases.
The staff of buyers and acquisition specialists assists UAB departments in applying procurement policies and procedures, utilizing
the electronic forms system, selecting vendors, expediting purchase orders, processing low-dollar requisitions and Limited Purchase Orders.
The staff also assists vendors that are interested in doing business with UAB and guides the procurement effort in the utilization of minority
and woman-owned businesses. Services provided include:
University Contracts
The University Contracts Office facilitates the contract review process, maintains the contract database, and serves as the central repository for UAB's contracts. For detailed information please click here. For a copy of the Addendum that is added to ALL University Contracts, please click here..
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