Purchasing

Purchasing Department

The mission of the Purchasing Department of Fairleigh Dickinson University is to obtain all goods and services necessary for students, faculty, and staff in a cost effective and efficient manner. We strive to provide value added service to the academic and administrative community in support of the University’s mission.

The Purchasing Department maintains a commitment to excellence through professional ethics and practices. We abide by the University’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures while aiming to develop and implement operational procedures that provide the highest level of service.

Contact the Purchasing Department

Please keep the conversation in the mailbox where it originated.

Purchase Orders

A Purchase Order is defined as a contract between the University and vendor for goods and/or services. Using a purchase order to initiate purchases provides the means to ensure that each transaction is covered by a proper contract detailing commodities, prices, terms, and conditions.

PURCHASE ORDERS MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE ANY GOODS OR SERVICES ARE RECEIVED.

The Purchasing Department has the right and responsibility to question and require proper documentation to support requisitions. Please attach all quotes, proposals and pertinent documents to your purchase order upon submission.

Please feel free to contact us at purchasing@fdu.edu.

Check Requests vs Purchase Orders

These frequently used services belong on a Check Request, not on a PO:

  • Independent Contractors
  • Memberships and Conference Registrations
  • Hotel / Travel for staff only. All student related travel must go on a purchase order.

Please see the following complete list of purchases that belong on a check request.