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Procurement Services consists of the following RISD departments:

• Accounts Payable
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Travel

Procurement Services directly supports RISD's educational, environmental and administrative needs through the effective acquisition of, and payment for, required goods and services. Procurement Services oversees the management of the full procure-to-pay cycle, including:

• RFP development and competitive bidding
• Vendor and contract negotiations
• Execution of contracts and Purchase Order issuance through to validation of receipt
• Accurate and timely payment as required
• Independent Contractor guidelines and assistance

RISD Spending Guidelines

2023-2024 Academic Year Spending Guidelines

Procurement Services also oversees the college's Procurement Card program, Travel Management and RISD's participation in Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). see Procurement Page for details

Procurement Services and Accounts Payable Best Practice Guide provides directons on most process and policy questions.