Finance Updates
Commodity Code Announcement
Procurement/ Payables Apr 30 2026 - 08:53Introduction of Commodity Codes
To support greater accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in our procurement processes, Purchasing Services is implementing commodity codes to be used on both high value and low value purchase orders.
The commodity code framework was created by the Ontario University Professional Procurement Management...
Commodity Codes for Use in iProcurement & OneForm
Procurement/ Payables Apr 30 2026 - 08:26Please see link below for Commodity Code List used in OneForm and iProcurement
NEW - Updated commodity code listing
Procurement/ Payables Apr 2 2026 - 13:51Updated Purchasing Policy
Procurement/ Payables Mar 5 2026 - 10:27Purchasing Services is pleased to announce the release of the revised Purchasing Policy, effective March 1, 2026. This update reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and alignment with provincial directives and sector-wide best...
New Purchasing Services Forms Available
Procurement/ Payables Mar 4 2026 - 10:09
In our continuing efforts to streamline processes Purchasing Services is introducing several new forms. The forms will ensure that we have all information required to support service requests so they...
New Purchasing Services Forms Available
Mar 2 2026 - 11:53In our continuing efforts to streamline processes Purchasing Services is introducing several new forms. The forms will ensure that we have all information required to support service requests so they ...
PURCHASING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Procurement/ Payables Jan 26 2026 - 09:32Purchasing Services will conduct a series of Information Sessions to support those responsible for purchasing goods and services throughout the University. Sessions will be recorded and transcribed and posted on the Purchasing Services portal for future reference. The first two will be run in February and March, watch for announcements about future sessions.
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Customs and Freight Update
Procurement/ Payables Dec 16 2025 - 13:55Purchasing Services is making an important change to our internal processes for customs and freight. Effective January 5, 2026 responsibility for all incoming and outgoing customs and freight management will transition from Purchasing Services to the Mail Room under Hospitality Services.
This change is part of our ongoing effort to streamline operations and ensure that all customs and...
Customs and Freight Update
Dec 16 2025 - 13:54Purchasing Services is making an important change to our internal processes for customs and freight. Effective January 5, 2026 responsibility for all incoming and outgoing customs and freight management will transition from Purchasing Services to the Mail Room under Hospitality Services.
This change is part of our ongoing effort to streamline operations and ensure that all customs and...
Purolator 2025 Holiday Service Update
Procurement/ Payables Nov 28 2025 - 12:23Purolator 2025 Holiday Service Update
The Purolator Ontario Team is committed to delivering the best possible experience during the Holiday season.
Due to increased shipment volume as well as extreme weather events, particularly in Northern Ontario, we have introduced proactive measures and service adjustments to ensure we are meeting customer expectations in the coming weeks:...