From sourcing goods and services, to ordering, payment, and receipt, the key phases of the procure-to-pay process at Northwestern will depend on the needs of your department.
Depending on the type of service or goods, or how frequently you need them, some payment methods are better than others. See our Payment Methods page to explore various examples.
Description about the purchasing policy and the button below links to the new Purchasing and Payment Policy guidance page.
A small number of Northwestern users have reported being unable to book travel through the “Not-Federally Funded” department through the Key Travel booking tool. This error results in the “Book” and “Hold” buttons being grayed out and un-clickable. Key Travel is aware and is working to resolve this issue. Should you need to book travel in the interim, please reach out to a Key Travel agent: northwestern@keytravel.com or 646-289-6820.
It is always important to refresh the Northwestern University community on our Accounts Payable best practices. We want to outline important reminders and best practices relating to NUQuickPay, Customer Service and ER Attachments, and Accounts Payable invoice related email clarifications.
We are excited to invite you to explore the recently enhanced Procurement and Payment Services website. Learn more about this expansive and far-reaching project.
For help finding services or goods, assistance with contracts, payments, policies, travel arrangements or general questions, reach out to the Procurement and Payment Services Office.
