Accounts Payable or Procurement

Dr. Swat would like to purchase a scanner and have it installed. He is in the process of identifying where he could purchase this special item. Which department could help him?

• Procurement

• Accounts Payable

Carol has received a large FedEx shipment of office supplies. She is in the process of receiving the items and submitting invoices. Which department could help her?

• Procurement

• Accounts Payable

If a department receives an invoice they should stamp the date and send to the Controller’s Office.

• True

• False

Invoices are received centrally in the Procurement Office.

• True

• False

In order to meet the Prompt Payment Act requirements, departments must receive the goods or services in HokieMart.

• True

• False

John has a question about a purchase order that seems to still be in a pending status. Which department can help John with this issue?

• Procurement

• Accounts Payable

Dr. Bird needs a special gizmo for a research project that only Gizmo company can provide. He would like to use the sole source procedures. What department can help him with this process?

• Accounts Payable

• Procurement

Which department is responsible for processing invoices?

• Accounts Payable

• Procurement

Which department is responsible for identifying suppliers and negotiating contracts?

• Accounts Payable

• Procurement

What Virginia Tech system is used to complete a purchase order and monitor the processing of any procurement related information?

• HokieMart

• ChromeRiver

• Banner

• Research Financials