How to Buy Using Recharge

• Check Departments Offering Goods and Services Through Recharge.
• If you don't find an on-campus supplier on this page, ask co-workers if they have other suggestions.
• If you find that an on-campus supplier can't help you, you'll need to choose a different purchasing method.

• Contact the fund manager for that index to:
  • Determine if the expense is allowable on the index. If not, obtain the proper index number for the expense.
  • Let the fund manager know if you plan to purchase services, supplies, or equipment.
  • Let the fund manager know when you will receive the item.
• Be sure you have delegated authority from the Principle Investigator (PI) for that index.

• Your contact information:
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Fax number
  • E-mail
  • Mail Code
• Department information:
  • Department name
  • Fiscal contact info
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Fax number
    • E-mail
• Index particulars:
  • Index
  • Fund number for index
• Specific information about the supply or service you're ordering.

Not every on-campus supplier requires all of the information listed, but if you have it, you won't be caught by surprise.

• Place your order.
• Ask how you will receive verification of your order:
  • E-mail
  • Packing slip
  • Recharge receipt
• Receive and give the verification to your fund manager for reconciliation purposes.