Please note the procedures regarding purchases at each vendor/supplier. Kenyon College is tax exempt and you should notify the business of this status. The original receipt must be returned to purchasing with the account number and business purpose noted on it.
These receipts are reconciled to monthly statements. If a receipt is missing, valuable time is lost trying to locate and contact the buying department for the missing receipt and an account number. Delays in payment may result in the loss of our ability to charge at these businesses.
Kroger In-Store Ordering
You should contact the purchasing coordinator to verify there is a Kroger Card available for use. Upon availability, this card may be "checked out" (maximum of 2 days) for store use by seeing the purchasing coordinator located on the first floor of the South side of the Eaton Center. The original receipt must be returned to Purchasing with the account number and business purpose noted on it.
Lowe's In-Store Purchasing
Purchasing items at Lowe's requires that an individual's name be on a list of approved buyers before you may charge for Kenyon College. You may request authorization from the Purchasing Coordinator. A decision about approval will be made and you will be notified of the outcome. The original receipt must be returned to Purchasing with the account number and business purpose noted on it.
Staples Online Ordering
Departmental administrative assistants may request access to order supplies online for delivery. Please contact the purchasing coordinator for authorization and set up. Upon approval and set up, you will receive notification of your user id and password. You should print a copy of your orders for your records. Invoice copies will not be sent to you.
Staples In-Store Purchasing
You should contact the purchasing coordinator to verify that there is a Staples card and a Staples Tax Exempt Card available for use. Upon availability, both cards may be "checked out" (maximum of 2 days) for store use by seeing the Purchasing Coordinator located on the first floor of the South side of the Eaton Center. Please hand the tax exempt card to the cashier before any scanning has begun to ensure the purchase is tax exempt. The original receipt must be returned to purchasing with the account number and business purpose noted on it.
Walmart In-Store Purchasing
Contact the Purchasing Coordinator to verify that there is a Walmart Card and a Walmart tax exempt card available for use. Upon availability, these cards may be "checked out" (maximum of 2 days) for store use by seeing the purchasing coordinator located on the first floor of the South side of the Eaton Center. There is a limited number of cards available. Some departments routinely use them so they have a "permanent" card assigned to them. Please hand the tax exempt card to the cashier before any scanning has begun to ensure the purchase is tax exempt. The original receipt must be returned to purchasing with the account number and business purpose noted on it.