All equipment and goods purchases must be made through SciQuest or, if unavailable in SciQuest, through Rhonda’s a P-Cardcard assigned by one of the Business Operations team. Avoid using your personal P-Card or credit card to purchase goods, unless it is an emergency. Submit a ticket using the instructions below to request any new goodsupplies and equipment.
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Rhonda The Business Operations team will place monthly supply orders on the 10th of each month. Please make sure you create a ticket by the 10th for any new requestsupon request. |
Preferred Vendors
Yale has four primary preferred vendors. Please use the websites below to shop and include links in the ticket to the products you need ordered:
WB Mason (office supplies/equipment) http://www.wbmason.com
B&H Photo (video/photography equipment) https://www.bhphotovideo.com
Apple (MacBook laptops/monitors/equipment) http://www.apple.com
Connection (Lenovo Yale Standard PC’s/equipment) http://connection.com
Purchases made at Amazon.com (business account) are considered an exception when you can’t find what you need through our preferred vendors. Please review Yale’s Amazon policy before ordering, and make sure you have your manager’s approval.
For additional approved vendors please refer to Yale’s Buying Guide.
Notes
Computer replacements: We typically replace computers every 3-5 years. Per Yale policy, three-years is typically the minimum; however, you’re welcome to keep your computer for longer if you prefer and it is in good working order.
Lead times: As of January 2022August 2024, the lead time for most equipment (monitors, computers, etc.) is 41-8 2 weeks. Please keep this in mind when placing a request.
Updates: Rhonda Evans (Unlicensed) The Business Operations team will update your ticket with order confirmation and shipping information as she receives they receive it. Please monitor your ticket for updates.
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To request a new equipment purchase, please complete create a ticket
click blue “Create” button
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