Purchases Department

The Purchases Section is responsible for preparing an annual working plan, following up on its implementation, and submitting reports on achievements. It maintains records of purchases according to the forms specified in the Financial Law and its Executive Regulations. The section participates in providing the University's needs, including tools, furniture, devices, and other supplies. It is involved in preparing the conditions for practices or tenders issued by the University and completes the remaining purchase procedures for these needs. The section also analyzes tender offers issued by the Internal Tenders Committee, takes necessary actions to obtain the best offers and rates, issues and registers purchase orders and assignment orders to suppliers, and updates supplier records periodically. Additionally, it participates in annual inventory committees and the sale of used furniture, follows up on the receipt of invoices and delivery notes, and transfers them to the concerned entities for payment. The section makes travel reservations for University employees, issues purchase orders for travel tickets, obtains quotations for cash compensation, and coordinates with University divisions regarding travel ticket compensation for non-Omani faculty members. It performs any other duties within its area of competence.