How Do I Buy Goods or Services?

The business office staff members are here to help! Asking the business office before making a commitment to purchase anything will result in the most expedient procurement experience possible while ensuring compliance. The business office staff have specialized training on the ever-changing procurement policies, rules, and regulations, and they'll assist you in navigating the process.

Please submit purchase requests via the Purchasing App…a one-stop shop for all communications regarding order requests (including order confirmations and tracking information). Quotes, URL’s, etc. can all be scanned and uploaded to the portal application. Please provide plenty of lead time for the Procurement Team to place your order and for the vendor to process and ship it. Our Procurement Team really does try to work miracles, but last minute requests can't always be accommodated.

Important Notes: Never sign an agreement! Only the comptroller, or an authorized comptroller delegate can sign on behalf of the university.  Never agree to terms and conditions via a click-through agreement.  When making purchases on behalf of the university system, purchasers should present the university's tax-exempt status letter/exemption number to avoid paying sales tax on business purchases. Purchases from vendors outside of Illinois may or may not be exempt. The University has reciprocity with the following states: Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. See the Business and Finance website for more information.

How do I request Amazon E-Codes for human subject payments?

If you would like to request an E-Code account to pay human subjects, please complete this form and email it to psych-purchasing@mx.uillinois.edu for processing. Email psych-purchasing@mx.uillinois.edu with any questions.