The following provides a simplified view of the procurement process used by the University. As shown, the process begins with the development of a requisition by the using department and ends with payment to the vendor/supplier
User department approves requisition and forwards it to the Purchasing Department.
Requisition is reviewed by the appropriate buyer.
Buyer determines appropriate acquisition method.
Buyer prepares documentation.
Vendor/supplier receives bid invitation.
Vendor/supplier completes bid request and returns to Purchasing.
Purchasing makes award to lowest, responsive bidder.
Purchase Order sent to successful vendor/supplier.
Vendor/supplier delivers product to user department and sends the invoice to the University's Accounting Department.
User department receives goods and sends receiving report to the Accounting Department.
State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, prepares warrant and sends to vendor/supplier.
Vendor/supplier receives payment for goods/services delivered.
