Recent Posts

New Convenience Contract

Procurement Services has established a new convenience contract for audio, staging, lighting rental equipment and production services. Through this contract, departments can now conveniently rent...

When do I submit an RFP?

At NC State, there are several methods for departments to purchase goods and services for their business needs. These methods are listed below, ranked in...

New Process for Requisitions Between $5,000 and $25,000

Written by Blain Woods. Procurement Services is excited to announce a streamlined requisition process thanks to newly delegated State of North Carolina procurement authority, which...

Updated CDPR program now available!

If you have a procurement-specific Financial System role, you are invited to complete the Certified Departmental Purchasing Representative (CDPR), an online, no-cost certificate program designed...

Independent Contractors Qualifications

Written by Hays Poole. An independent contractor is a person, business or corporation that provides goods or services to the university under terms specified in...

11th Annual Marketplace Expo Recap

Written by Eric Shifflet. Procurement & Business Services recently hosted the 11th Annual Marketplace Expo. This year, we had our second-highest attendance with 517 people registering...

Did You Know: PCard Purchase Liability

One question related to the PCard that we get asked often is: Who is liable for PCard purchases? The NC State PCard is a Visa...

Voucher Enhancements

Early in August, Procurement Services made enhancements to the Financial System for voucher payments to independent contractors. These enhancements are designed to protect the integrity...

NC State’s Payment Strategy

Our suppliers are valued partners who help the university achieve operational excellence day in and day out. One particular aspect of these partnerships focuses on...