How We Buy

General Overview

TTUHSC seeks to deal courteously and fairly with the vendor community; to buy competitively and wisely; to develop positive, continuing and reliable relationships with suppliers; to achieve maximum integration with other institutional departments; to train and develop highly competent personnel who are motivated to make the institution, as well as the department succeed, and to develop policies and procedures which permit accomplishing our mission at the lowest reasonable operating cost while complying with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Where to Begin:
Ordering on behalf of a state of Texas institution carries with it a responsibility of stewardship, compliance, and accountability. It is important to make oneself aware of the statutes and processes required for purchases allocating various funding sources and exceeding defined expenditure thresholds. It is never permissible for an institutional employee to commit the institution to expenditures without first establishing an evidenced form of authorization and payment (PCard, Direct Payment, Purchase Order). Any individual making a commitment or ordering items without an official purchase vehicle in place may be personally liable for all payments for these goods or services.

Purchasing Department or Self Service:
The Purchasing Department is willing and able to assist individuals with their purchasing needs.