Category: Procurement

The Disbursements Grid has been updated to align with Clemson’s new Workday system. The disbursement rules have not changed. This update is intended to make the grid easier to use when reviewing fund availability before making commitments. As a reminder, the grid is an aid for assessing fund availability and may not cover every situation. […]

As the University prepares to transition to Workday on July 1, we are nearing final deadlines to complete purchasing actions through buyWays. This post is a reminder of the key dates you should be aware of that may impact your upcoming purchasing plans.   If you know of upcoming purchase needs, please be mindful of these dates.  FRIDAY, June 12 is the last day to create and submit transactions like requisitions, […]

Procurement and Business Services (PBS) has completed its comprehensive review of the buyWays supplier database as part of Clemson University’s transition to Workday. Earlier this year, PBS contacted suppliers and requested they update their supplier record to ensure only accurate supplier information be migrated into Workday. This verification process is essential to ensure that only accurate, up-to-date supplier […]

Procurement and Business Services issues payments on a weekly basis; however, the University’s holiday closure will temporarily adjust the regular payment schedule. Please review the modified schedule below for the 2025 Thanksgiving and Winter holidays. For any questions, contact disbursements@clemson.edu. Thanksgiving, Week of November 24thClemson University is closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November […]

Procurement and Business Services is completing its comprehensive review of the buyWays supplier database as part of Clemson University’s transition to Workday. Beginning in August, Procurement has been deactivating suppliers who did not respond to repeated requests to verify their company information. This verification process is a critical step to ensure that only accurate, up-to-date […]

Procurement and Business Services is continuing its comprehensive review of the buyWays supplier database in preparation for the upcoming Workday implementation. Suppliers with no activity over the past five years have been deactivated. Please note that this does not apply to suppliers with pending purchase orders, recently added suppliers, or those with active contracts. Starting […]

We’re excited to announce two important enhancements to buyWays that will improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency for users handling procurement requests and approvals. Discussion Threads Now Available on Direct Expenditure Form As part of our continued effort to enhance collaboration within the procurement process, Discussion Threads have now been added to all Payment Request Forms, […]

As we approach fiscal year-end, please note the following payment processing schedule: Payment Processing Dates: During this time, all payments (checks, ACH, and EFTs) will be processed twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Important: Invoices dated July 1, 2025, or later will be held and paid on July 15, after the current fiscal year has […]

Procurement and Business Services is conducting a comprehensive review of our buyWay’s supplier database in preparation for the upcoming Workday implementation. As part of the first phase of this initiative, suppliers with no activity over the past five years will be deactivated. Please note that this does not apply to suppliers with pending purchase orders, […]

The General Appropriations Act provides for mileage reimbursements at the standard business mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service. Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service rate will be 70 cents per mile. Reimbursement for trips taken on or after January 1, 2025, will be at the rate of 70 cents per […]