An Overview of Procuring Goods and Services at Duke for Managers

This session provides those with management responsibility an overview of the process for procuring goods and services at Duke. Participants will review different payment methods with specific focus given to General Accounting Procedures (GAPs) and decision-making criteria to use when determining the best method of procuring a good or a service. Participants will gain a better understanding of procurement related information contained in SAP and suggestions for how their department should be using this information in daily operations. Discussion will focus on the SAP Workflow and APay Reply tools that are executed when invoices have problems and appropriate departmental responses. Participants will be encouraged to share their best practices for maintaining a pulse for how Purchase Orders, AP check requests, and invoices are handled in their department.

Audience

Business Mangers and individuals participating in the Financial Management Certification Program

Duration

2 hours