Requisition - Processing Priorities - Procedure 005

 

1. PURPOSE

   To establish guidelines for the timely processing of purchase orders/requisitions.

    

2. SCOPE:

   This procedure applies to all purchases.

    

3. PROCEDURE:

   It is vital that purchase orders be processed in a timely manner. The following guidelines are established to aid requisitioners in understanding processing priorities:

    

   1. Confirming Purchase Orders/Rush Orders: Process within four (4) hours.

       

   2. Stock or Inventory Orders: Process within three (3) working days.

       

   3. Regular Purchase Orders: Process within two (2) working days upon receipt of complete requisition.

       

   4. Emergency Purchase Orders: Process within two (2) hours upon receipt of appropriate approvals.

       

   All delays that significantly exceed these processing guidelines are to be discussed with the Procurement Division Manager.