Purchasing Rules

All personnel must follow Western’s rules when purchasing items. The rules cover:

•    What can be purchased with state funds (controlled and prohibited items),
•    Who can approve purchases,
•    Which purchasing methods may be used,
•    Shipping location restrictions,
•    Purchase recipient duties,
•    Which purchases need prior approval,
•    Rules for reimbursements,
•    Ethical considerations.

Please review Western's Purchasing policies, standards, and procedures (specifically: STN U5348.01B Controlled and Prohibited Purchases Policy).

Questions? Please contact Purchasing at Purchasing.Department@wwu.edu