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BPO Contracts

Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) Contracts allow Requisitioners to purchase off a contract which the supplier invoices directly against. Requisitioners will see the contract number referenced in the item information, but they will procure these items the same way they would any Guided BUying catalog item. Contracts are created by Sourcing & Procurement in collaboration with the supplier and business unit and do not encumber funds. For more information on Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) Contracts download the guide below and visit the Accounts Payable website.

	BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER (BPO) CONTRACTS

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How to Place Orders

OVERVIEW

PRS & POS

CHECKOUT & APPROVAL

FORMS & FAQS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

BPO Contracts