MSU Procurement oversees the requisition to purchase order process, administers Spartan Marketplace, and manages supplier purchasing relationships on behalf of the university. The multi-functional Payment Systems team is responsible for processing payments for purchase orders via Accounts Payable, as well as providing oversight of university PCards.
Together, these teams comprise Procurement and Payment Systems, providing an end-to-end procure-to-pay workflow for Michigan State University.
Shop for a variety of goods through MSU's online e-procurement solution. With more than 25 catalogs, Spartan Marketplace provides a centralized, convenient, and cost-effective way to buy items.
The PCard is a credit card that allows MSU faculty and staff to directly purchase low-dollar, low-risk goods and services. PCards result in quicker turnaround time, greater flexibility in ordering, and reduced paperwork
Designed for employees responsible for purchasing goods and services, this guidebook explains processes that support compliance with MSU's procurement-related policies.