Policies & Best Practices

We are dedicated to providing clear, efficient policies and procedures that comply with University, local, and federal regulation to help our community achieve the best total value and conduct Boston University business with integrity.

Interpretation and amendment of these policies is the joint responsibility of Boston University Sourcing & Procurement, the Office of the General Counsel, the Financial Affairs Office, and the Office of the Executive Vice President.

Policies



• Agreement Administration


• Competition and Supplier Selection
  for Products and Services


• Engagement of Professional Services


• Ordering & Contracting


• Ordering from Outside the U.S.
• PCard Policy


• Property Management


• Solicitation and Acceptance of Personal Gifts
  and Relationships with Vendors


• Travel Card Policy

Guidelines & Best Practices



• Amount Based Purchase Orders and Blanket Purchase Orders


• Payment Terms


• Quotations


• Request for Proposals


• Shipping / Receiving


• Small Business Plans


• Procurement Ethics


• Vendor Management