Procurement Services is undergoing a transformation from tactical purchasing to strategic business solutions.  The rebranding of our Department from “Procurement” to “Procurement and Business Services” is testament to this initiative.  Partnership with campus is critical to our successful transformation.  And that's where the YOU come in!  We are committed to improving current procedures and forging new ways to source and procure the products and services you and your colleagues require.  The following survey will provide us with insights that matter to you. If there are others in your organization that have worked with Procurement and Business Services, please forward this survey information to them. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. PLEASE RESPOND BY June 17, 2016.

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* 1. What do you feel is the best way to communicate information to you about updates or new initiatives related to Procurement Services?

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* 2. How often do you attend meetings or training scheduled by Procurement Services?

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* 3. Do you feel there are opportunities available to express ideas, suggestions, and/or concerns to Procurement Services?

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* 4. The next three questions are potential groups that Procurement and Business Services is considering developing to collaborate with the various departments/colleges.

Please read the following description of an advisory or task force group:

“In an effort to solicit routine feedback and direct future initiatives of the Procurement and Business Services Department, we have decided to convene a standing committee we are calling the Procurement Advisory Council (PAC).  PAC members have been nominated by their peers based on the scope of their responsibility here at Clemson, their past contributions to key university initiatives, and their regular involvement with our department.”

Is this a group that would be beneficial to Clemson University?

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* 5. Please read the following description of a buyWays users group:

“Do you avoid buyWays like the plague?  Would you rather use a P-Card rather than searching in buyWays for purchases?  Did you receive an invoice but don’t know how to get it paid?  Are you confused when and where to add an attachment to a requisition?  Do you have a suggestion for buyWays to improve its functionality?  Procurement and Business Services is rolling out a buyWays small group called the buyWise buyWays Team.  This group session will meet on a monthly basis to discuss updates and improvement initiatives to buyWays while partnering with campus users to create a better financial tool for you to you.”

Is this a group that would be beneficial to Clemson University?

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* 6. Please read the following description of an open lab training group:

“Procurement and Business Services announces open lab sessions for buyWays users.  Once a month, buyWays users can take advantage of these sessions to walk-in and receive help with purchase order, vouchers, invoices, Pcard and travel questions and cleanup.  Registration is not required. To provide you the best expertise for your questions, labs will be offered in two locations. Procurement and Business Services Staff will be in the classroom with laptops to assist you."

Is this a group that would be beneficial to Clemson University?

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* 7. Is there another type of group or communication opportunity you like to see made available by Procurement and Business Services related to any of the following (PO, Invoices, Vouchers, PCards, Contracts, Travel, Surplus, or other areas of Procurement)?

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* 8. Are there any additional thoughts or comments regarding this survey you’d like to share?

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