Purchasing Methods
Before making a purchase, evaluate both methods and review training materials.
Identify the best purchasing method for your good or service.
Shop OnLion
Create one of the shopping carts below to purchase goods and services with a purchase order.
Lion Marketplace
Quick processing for faster delivery in more than 40 punchout catalogs for janitorial, electronic, furniture, and other goods and services. Orders under $5,000 are preauthorized and don't require additional approvals.
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PSU Contract
Pre-loaded university-wide or department-specific contracts are available in Shop OnLion for orders such as temporary staffing, pest control, vehicle equipment, heating and air conditioning, and auto-visual equipment.
Reach out to the appropriate buyer with any general questions regarding PSU Contracts, to learn about using the current PSU Contracts published, or to learn about setting up new PSU Contracts (either university-wide or department-specific).
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Free Text
Attach a quote for a good or service unavailable from Lion Marketplace or PSU Contracts for purchases less than $10,000.
Examples
- Lawn mowing
- Consultant services
- Specialized software
- Group travel and conferences
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Purchasing Card
Verify your credit card is an allowable method in the Procurement Search Tool and eliminate creating a shopping cart.