Purchasing Card Program

Purchasing Card Program

The UMS Purchasing Card (PCard) program is designed to improve efficiency in processing purchases of low dollar value ($125 or under) and for business travel. The use of the PCard does not change or obviate the procedures or documentation required by other applicable APL's. The PCard is not meant to pay for vendor invoices when a PO should have been obtained prior to the purchase.

If you have any questions please contact:

• Susan Cota, scota@usm.maine.edu, 780-5205 
• Rosemary Bouchard, rbouchar@usm.maine.edu, 780-5204

How to apply for a Purchasing Card and Recertification

Apply

1.     Complete the Purchasing Card Application
2.     Read USM’s Purchasing Card Manual - Updated 9/4/12
3.     Schedule orientation by calling 780-5205

Recertification - every 3 years

Purchasing Card Recertification slides - please read and  complete the recertifcation form when completed

Information

• Billing address: 37 College Ave., Gorham ME 04038-1032
• Guidelines for continuing with Purchasing Card or obtaining a new card, effective 9/4/12
• Lost PCard – How to Report
• Orientation Folder
• Purchasing Card APL
• Purchasing Card Forms
• Purchasing Card Coordinator Information
• Purchasing Card News - **** new feature ****
• Tax Forms and Certificates
• VISA Auto Rental Insurance Coverage