Procure-to-Pay Process
How do I Buy?
Need a visual guide through the purchasing process? View the Purchase Decision Tree.
Punch-Out Shopping Cart
• Login to create a Punch-Out shopping cart
• Need a detailed screenshot view of creating Punch-Out shopping carts?
Procurement Cards
• Orders $3K or less with Approved or Preferred Suppliers for items not found in Punch-Out catalogs
• See the Procurement Card Policy Overview and FAQ’s for guidance.
Free-Text Shopping Cart
• Orders greater than $3K with Approved or Preferred Suppliers for items not found in Punch-Out catalogs
• Login to create a free-text shopping cart.
• Need a Quick Reference Guide on creating shopping carts?
• Need a detailed screenshot view on creating free-text shopping carts?
After you create a shopping cart, Supply Chain will generate a purchase order that will be sent to the vendor for your goods or services.
|
Dollar Amount |
Purchasing Method |
Preferred Vendor* Documentation Required |
Approved Vendor Documentation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Up to $3K |
P-Card |
- |
- |
|
Up to $1K |
PO |
- |
- |
|
$1K to $50K |
PO |
1 quote and Contract Number |
1 quote |
|
$50K - $250K |
PO |
1 quote and Contract Number |
3 quotes from different vendors OR Sole Source + 1 quote |
|
$250K or More |
PO |
1 quote and Contract Number |
Formal Bidding Process - Contact Supply Chain OR Sole Source + 1 quote |
*Preferred Vendor - A vendor who is in BCM’s vendor master and has an approved valid, agreement/contract in place
