{"id":26,"date":"2026-03-05T15:03:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:27:28","slug":"purchasing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/purchasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our office facilitates the purchase of products and services through external vendors. Clark University works with a range of vendors to offer members sizable discounts, often at the lowest possible price. The Purchasing Office also offers options for travel, transportation, entertainment, and gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SmartBuy plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SmartBuy Plus is an eProcurement system that provides an online portal for purchasing-related activities such as purchase orders, invoices, and approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Purchasing resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Via external suppliers, Clark employees can purchase products and services such as transportation, office supplies, and cell phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vendor listing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View the list of vendors with which Clark University conducts frequent business and\/or has special agreements for rentals, books, catering, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View listing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Group purchasing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The University belongs to several group purchasing organizations that negotiate favorable contracts on behalf of their members, usually at the lowest possible price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employee discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Several businesses and vendors offer discounts on auto rental, cell phone service, dining, recreation, and more to Clark University employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Copiers and multi-function printers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore the capabilities of multi-function printers as well as the supplies and requirements to run them in your office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View printers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policies and procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Browse general guidelines, qualifications, preferred vendors, and other policies pertaining to purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clark University\u2019s travel policy is designed to provide guidelines and manage related expenditures in order to provide fair reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Entertainment and gift policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Review the University-wide standards for payment of non-travel business meals, refreshments, gifts, and other hospitality expenses with University funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View entertainment and gift policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation for hire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transportation services are the preferred method of transporting students. The University uses vans, mini buses, and school buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View transportation services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n