Note that suppliers should be instructed to send their invoice for goods or services for approved purchase orders to our AP Processors at payment@rice.edu with a corresponding PO Number, and not to individuals or departments.
| Purchasing Method | Purpose | Procedures & Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Card (PCard) |
Most items for less than $3,000 may be purchased with a PCard. Purchasing Cards are best used for:
|
PCard policies and procedures |
| Purchase Orders (PO) (Required over $3,000) |
Most goods and services will be processed via a requisition, and a corresponding purchase order that will be sent to the supplier. Once the goods or services have been provided to Rice University, departments must enter a receipt in iO. Suppliers should invoices directly payment@rice.edu with the PO number. |
Order using iO |
| Non-Standard Disbursements |
Departments may create a requisition for payment purposes for the following procurement categories:
If the requisition falls within any other procurement category, a Requisition and Purchase Order must be issued. |
Create a Non-Standard Disbursement |