Class Time: 2 hours

Course Description

This session will describe the purchasing process at the University, and the ways in which the Purchasing Office can assist you in obtaining the best possible goods and services at the lowest possible price. The sessions will also provide an overview of the University and governmental policies, compliance issues, and procedures that govern the purchase of supplies, capital equipment, and consultant services.

This class is designed to provide an important foundation for all purchasing activity at the University and is a pre-requisite for Using FFE for Purchasing Requisitions.

Presented by Hugh Horowitz, Exec.Director, Purchasing Operations, Finance Division

For more information about Purchasing Office policies, procedures and systems, please visit their website at http://cumc.columbia.edu/dept/purch/training.html or click on this link.

To learn about how to obtain a CU Purchasing Card (and receive training), click here.

Who Should Attend            

This class is mainly targeted to Departmental Administrators, Business Managers, Financial Assistants and DAF approvers who need to understand Columbia’s procurement process.  However, all Columbia staff are invited to attend.

Frequency of Classes:  Once per month throughout the year.

Times and Locations
(Choose only one session)

Manhattanville

Tuesday, July 8th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Studebaker 3rd Floor Conference Room #367

615 West 131st Street (West of Broadway)

Tuesday, August 5th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Studebaker 3rd Floor Conference Room #367

615 West 131st Street (West of Broadway)

Friday, September 5th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Studebaker 3rd Floor Conference Room #367

615 West 131st Street (West of Broadway)

For Directions to Training Locations

How to Register- Use the Registration Form.