Introduction to Procurement

Making purchases for your workplace, programs and courses can be complicated! This course will help you to be a better steward of university resources as you navigate the procurement process. It is part of the Leadership Development Curriculum.

You will learn to:

  • Navigate the procurement lifecycle
  • Identify which items you can purchase with and without Procurement Services Involvement
  • Determine the appropriate buying method for your purchase

You will benefit by: 

  • Gaining an understanding of the laws and policies that regulate procurement activities at the university
  • Exploring important Procurement Services policies that reduce risk and protect university interests
  • Obtaining resources to get you started with the purchasing process

Audience:

Any U-M faculty or staff member interested in learning how to purchase items and services for their unit or department

Pre-work: 

  • A short assignment (less than an hour) will be shared via email one week prior to the course. The assignment is expected to be completed prior to the session.

Program Note:

  • This session is being delivered in a live e-learning format. The participant link will be delivered in the registration confirmation email.

Topic Area

  • Leadership and Management

Domain and Expectation

  • Execution
    • Achieve results
    • Solve problems

Role

  • Member of a Team
  • Leading a Team

Level

  • Level 1: Awareness

Upcoming Sessions

Code: OL25IPr03

Presenter: Procurement Services

Cost: $0

Registration Deadline: Thu 1/30/25

  • Thu 2/6/25 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
    Location: Online Webinar

Code: OL25IPr04

Presenter: Procurement Services

Cost: $0

Registration Deadline: Thu 5/1/25

  • Thu 5/8/25 10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Location: Online Webinar