Purchasing Information

Purchase Orders:

Ryerson University policy recognizes the official purchase order (PO) as the preferred method for purchasing goods and services obligating the University for payment. Please note that a "purchase requisition" is an internal form only and in no way commits the University to a purchase.

Ryerson's signed purchase order is a legally binding contract.  Ryerson has established the following requirements for using it:

• Under no circumstance should goods or services be delivered to the University unless a PO signed by an authorized University Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager has been issued. In emergencies or extenuating circumstances, a confirmation PO will be issued after the incident.
  
• All invoices, correspondence, shipping papers and packages must include Ryerson's PO number. The correct shipping address and delivery location is included on each PO. Be sure to ship each order FOB delivered unless other arrangements have been agreed upon and are noted on the PO.
• Should you find that you cannot meet the agreed delivery date after accepting a purchase order, you must notify Purchasing as soon as possible, preferably well before the due date.

Other Purchasing Methods:

For purchases under $100.00, Ryerson staff and faculty may elect to pay out-of-pocket with cash or credit card.

For purchases over $100.00, and up to a maximum $5000.00 per transaction staff and faculty may use the Ryerson Purchasing Card.