The Purchasing Department is a centralized business unit committed to providing the timely and efficient acquisition of quality goods and services for the Lehman College Community.

Vision

The vision of Purchasing is to be a customer centered team, engaging with all departments to facilitate the seamless delivery of value-added goods and services.

Mission

Our mission is to provide procurement services that exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers and to award contracts/purchase orders to the most responsive and responsible vendor.

OUR MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH:

❏ Commitment to customer service

❏ Processing orders in a timely manner

❏ Procuring of goods at minimum inventory and operating investment

❏ Expanding relationships with Minority-Owned, Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veterans-Owned Businesses

❏ Complying with the policies and procedures set forth CUNY's Procurement Policy and New York State

❏ At the right cost

❏ At a minimum inventory and operating investment

OBF Advisory: Notice to CUNY Vendors

Fraudulent Purchase Orders

Procurement Overview

All procurements funded with tax levy funding and non-tax levy funding (Student Association, Auxiliary Enterprises and the Art Gallery) is processed through the City University of New York's Fully Integrated Resources and Service Tool (CUNYfirst).

CUNYfirst Login

General Purchasing Procedures & Policies

Competitive Solicitation Process

Requisition Process

Approval Procedures

Purchase Order

Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA)/Speaker Agreement