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Welcome to Procurement Services at Lander University. Our office strives to provide our faculty and staff the various tools and information to procure the necessary goods and services ensuring the excellence of Lander University.
Agency Certification
An agency of the State may make direct procurements above $50,000 only if they are certified to do so by the Materials Management Office in accordance with provisions of the Procurement Code. The Materials Management Office shall conduct a thorough review of the agency's internal procurement procedures for all areas of procurement designated by the code. Subject to the findings of that review, the Materials Management Office may authorize the agency to make direct procurements up to an assigned dollar limit for certain commodities and services. All certified procurements shall be subject to the appropriate provisions of the code and regulations, especially regarding competitive procurement methods, non-restrictive specifications, and audit requirements and findings.
Procurement audits by the State evaluate our internal control to adhere to the State Procurement Code which determines our level of certification. Lander's current certification is $200,000. The responsibility for internal control falls on Procurement Services.
Unauthorized Procurement
An unauthorized procurement is an act obligating Lander University in a contract or procurement by any person not authorized to do so in accordance with Lander University procurement polices and procedures.
In accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code Section 11-35-540 and Procurement Regulation 19-445.2015, an unauthorized procurement must be ratified by the President of Lander University before a purchase order can be issued and payment made. The department in violation submits a requisition and a detailed determination to the Director of Procurement stating the facts and circumstances surrounding this act. The Director of Procurement prepares a detailed explanation stating the corrective action taken to prevent recurrence, documentation that the price paid is fair and reasonable, and routes it through appropriate channels to include the VP for Business and Administration and finally to the President of Lander University for approval. Once the president has reviewed and ratified this unauthorized procurement, the PO is created and a payment can be processed to the vendor.
Purchasing Card Program
For purchases under $2,500, most vendors will accept the State VISA Purchasing Card (see Purchasing Card Manual and Policy). All other purchases require a Requisition Form.
