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More information about Purchasing

Strategic Procurement Services strives to provide efficient and effective services that support departments and units procure the goods and services they need. To support departments and units, more information is provided below about how to purchase and pay for goods and services. If the information you need is not provided below please contact Strategic Procurement Services.

Purchasing Channels

Faculty and staff can purchase goods and services in a number of ways. These ‘Purchasing Channels’ are designed to make it as easy as possible to purchase goods and services while managing risk and meeting our legal and compliance requirements. To learn more, select the most appropriate purchasing channel below.


SM@RTBUY

Learn more about purchasing goods or services in Sm@rtBuy.

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OUTSIDE SM@RTBUY

Learn more about purchasing goods or services valued over $50K

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Other


EXEMPTION FROM MULTIPLE QUOTES OR THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS

Learn more about seeking an exemption from collecting multiple quotes or following the competitive bid process.


PARTIAL PAYMENTS TO VENDORS

Learn more about how to make partial payments.


PAYING VENDORS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT

The University’s preferred payment method is direct deposit.


PURCHASE REQUISITION PROCESS

Learn more about the Purchase Requisition to Purchase order process.


NON-PO INVOICING

Learn more about the Non-PO Invoicing process.


DEFINITION OF A CONSULTANT AND AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Learn more about the difference between a consultant and an independent contractor.

How to reach us


4747 Keele Street Unit 1
Toronto, ON M3J2N9

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30AM – 4:30PM


Telephone: 416 736 5857 (Ext. 55857)

Email: purchase@yorku.ca

Fax: 416 736 5630

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