Buying at KU
In limited circumstances specified below, KU faculty and staff can transact on their own within Oracle FITC. Otherwise, the starting point for a new purchase is the Procurement Request tool.
FITC/Procurement Request
FITC Self-Service
Use when you meet all of the following criteria:
• Have FITC Training
• Have permissions to create purchase requisitions in FITC
• Are not buying software/software as a service
• Are not buying laptop/desktop computers or monitors
• Agree to purchase from a catalog if the same, or an equivalent, item is available
• Anticipate spend to be <$10K
• Do not need help negotiating more favorable business terms
• Have FITC Training
• Have permissions to create purchase requisitions in FITC
• Are not buying software/software as a service
• Are not buying laptop/desktop computers or monitors
• Agree to purchase from a catalog if the same, or an equivalent, item is available
• Anticipate spend to be <$10K
• Do not need help negotiating more favorable business terms
Procurement Portal
The Procurement Portal is coming later this year.
Once available, the Procurement Portal will provide a simplified and streamlined way for KU Faculty and Staff to engage the Procurement Team to execute a supplier contract, negotiate commercial terms, run a competitive bid, and more!
Plus, the Procurement Portal will expedite various approvals including those related to data security, if applicable, while also getting Procurement involved earlier to negotiate more favorable terms for KU and positively impact your budget.
For now, contact Procurement directly or email purchasing@ku.edu.
Once available, the Procurement Portal will provide a simplified and streamlined way for KU Faculty and Staff to engage the Procurement Team to execute a supplier contract, negotiate commercial terms, run a competitive bid, and more!
Plus, the Procurement Portal will expedite various approvals including those related to data security, if applicable, while also getting Procurement involved earlier to negotiate more favorable terms for KU and positively impact your budget.
For now, contact Procurement directly or email purchasing@ku.edu.
Procurement for Home Shipments
Flexible delivery solutions are available for university employees with hybrid or remote work arrangements.