Purchasing Manual
Purchasing Manual
PURCHASE MANUAL
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Approved in the session of the National Council on July 21, 2015.
INDEX
INDEX. 2
INTRODUCTIONN .................................................................................................................... 4
OBJECTIVES. 5
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL. 6
MAINTENANCE OF THE MANUALL .................................................................................... 7
GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 7
Transparencya ........................................................................................................................... 7
Equality of access and conditions. 7
Advertising. 7
Subject to the purchasing requirements and/or terms of reference.. 7
No discrimination..................................................................................................................... 7
PURCHASING POLICIES FOR ITEMS, GOODS, AND SERVICES.... 7
I.- PURCHASES OF ITEMS, GOODS, AND SERVICES. 7
II.- COTIZACIONES ............................................................................................................. 8
III.- PURCHASE ORDERS.. 9
IV.- DISCRETIONARY LIMITSS .................................................................................... 10
A- REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS: .................................................................. 10
B- APPROVAL OF QUOTATIONS. 10
C- APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS. 11
V.- RECEIPT OF GOODS.. 11
VI.- GENERAL PROVISIONS. 12
PURCHASE PROCEDURE. 13
INTRODUCTION. 13
INTERNAL CONTROL AND ITS OBJECTIVES. 14
CONTROL No. 1. 14
CONTROL No. 2. 14
CONTROL No. 3. 14
CONTROL No. 4. 15
SECTIONS. 15
PURCHASE REQUEST. 16
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. 17
PURCHASE ORDER. 19
PURCHASE RECORD. 20
SECTIONA ............................................................................................................................ 22
FOR PURCHASES UP TO THE AMOUNT OF RD$30,000.00. 22
SECTION B. 22
FOR PURCHASES WITH AMOUNT FROM RD$30,001.00 HASTA ....................... 22
RD$45,000.00. 22
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SECTIONC ............................................................................................................................ 23
FOR PURCHASES FROM RD$45,001.00 UP TO RD$100,000.00 .............................. 23
SECTIOND ............................................................................................................................ 23
FOR PURCHASES FOR AMOUNTS GREATER THAN RD$ 100,001.00. 23
SECTION E. 24
REQUESTS FOR MATERIAL PRINTED. 24
SECTION F. 25
PURCHASES OF MATERIALS, FURNITURE AND TEAMS.. 25
SECTIONG............................................................................................................................ 25
REFRESHMENTS, LUNCHES, AND HALL USAGE SERVICES.. 25
SECTIONH ............................................................................................................................ 26
TRANSPORT SERVICES.. 26
SYSTEM FORMS. 26
PURCHASE REQUISITION FORM (FC.1).................................................. 27
OBJECTIVEO ........................................................................................................................... 27
RESPONSIBLE. 27
CONTENTO....................................................................................................................... 27
QUOTE COMPARISON FORM ........................................ 28
(FC.2) ....................................................................................................................................... 28
OBJECTIVEO ........................................................................................................................... 28
RESPONSIBLE. 28
CONTENTO....................................................................................................................... 28
PURCHASE ORDER FORM (FC.3) .......................................................... 29
OBJECTIVEO ........................................................................................................................... 29
RESPONSIBLES ................................................................................................................ 29
CONTENTO....................................................................................................................... 29
PURCHASE CONTRACT FORM (FC.4). 30
OBJECTIVEO ........................................................................................................................... 30
RESPONSIBLES ................................................................................................................ 30
CONTENTO....................................................................................................................... 30
FC.1. 32
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INTRODUCTION
The usefulness of this Purchasing Manual, Policies and Procedures, will be maintained only if it
periodically reviewed and changes are introduced that the functional dynamics of the institution
requires.
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OBJECTIVES
Establish a standard method for carrying out the routine operations of the area of
management of the purchase of items, goods, and services. Which means providing
to the institution of a detailed description of each of the stages in which it
break down the task of managing purchases.
Provide the staff with a descriptive guide of the sequence to follow in the process. This
This guide will serve as a basis to orient new employees.
Streamline the internal control of purchases to avoid the duplication of functions and
achieve executing this action with the least dedication of time and effort.
Facilitate the continuity of operations, ensuring that tasks are carried out.
uniformly and standardly.
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STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
The content of the manual has been divided into sections, where each one represents the detail of
subject matter.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE MANUAL
The editing, updating, and distribution of this manual is the responsibility of the
Management and the Internal Auditor will ensure compliance with the procedure.
established. Any substantial modification to the manual will be ratified by the Management
Executive.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Transparency
Advertising
No discrimination
I.1. The goods and services to be purchased must be included in the budget.
approved annual of the institution.
I.2. The goods and services to be purchased that are not included in the budget,
they must comply with the requirements established for these cases.
I.3. The purchases of items, goods, and services will be made, prior to
analysis of the Administrative Management with the approval of the Direction
Executive.
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I.4. The Administrative Management will be responsible for determining the lines of
expendable materials, forms and cleaning materials that require
replenishment.
II.- QUOTATIONS
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II.8. The quotes will be examined by the Management.
Executive and the Administrative and Financial Management.
next:
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quotes, the Administrative Assistant will prepare a
justification memorandum that it will remain in
file. (For example, in the case of an exclusive supplier).
III.10. A record and file will be maintained for each purchase order
issued, which will contain everything related to the purchase request.
For purchases from RD$30,001.00 to RD$45,000.00, at least two (2) must be requested.
written quotes.
For amounts of RD$45,001.00 and up, at least three (3) written quotations are required.
B- APPROVAL OF QUOTATIONS
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The Executive Management will review and approve the quotes with values up to
RD$100,000.00
All purchase orders, subject to the approval of the quotations, according to the policies.
established, will be approved by the Executive Directorate.
They will be issued when the amount exceeds RD$30,000.00 except for
those requested by some suppliers.
V.- RECEIPT OF GOODS.
V.2. The Administrative Assistant will proceed to sign the delivery note or invoice
V.3. The received merchandise will be delivered upon signature of the delivery or invoice.
Note: The Accounting department must be informed of the receipt of the fixed asset for its registration.
and numbering before being distributed.
V.4. The Administrative Assistant will attach the delivery note or invoice to the order.
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V.5. The purchased fixed assets must be included in the insurance.
against all risks. Assets of smaller amounts will be included in the
carry out the periodic review of the insurance coverage. The assets of
high amounts such as the acquisition of vehicles, computing equipment, etc.
they will be ensured at the time of their acquisition.
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PURCHASE PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION.
Buying is one of the most important activities that takes place in every institution.
that fulfills the function of supplying the needs for goods and services that are required
to keep it functioning and to be able to continue the work that is being developed in the
same.
The bodies responsible for approving everything related to Purchases are: the Committee of
Purchases and the Coordinating Committee. The Purchasing Committee is made up of XXXX
and has the responsibility of XXXX.
Goods and services include the acquisition of consumables, furniture, and equipment.
whether from office, computing, audiovisual, transportation, etc., just like the
production of printed material in general. Another line refers to the purchase of the
necessary services to hold meetings, assemblies, and events included within the
activities of the institution; such as the purchase of snacks, hiring of waiters,
hall reservations, toasts, flower purchases, etc.
In instances where special materials and items are requested, which require
a specific technical preparation for their identification, the Administrative Assistant
He/She will request help from specialized personnel.
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Due to Citizen Participation being an institution with a small number of employees, the
segregation of functions does not have a very marked dividing line, but it
they identify internal control points that allow supervisors to ensure
transparency in the execution of the purchases of items, goods, and services.
CONTROL No. 1
Maintain control of the orders placed by the authorized personnel of each unit.
department or project.
CONTROL No. 2
Obtain quotes from two or three suppliers in advance of the execution of each
purchase.
OBJECTIVE
CONTROL No. 3
OBJECTIVE
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CONTROL No. 4
OBJECTIVES
SECTIONS
The purchasing procedure has been divided into sections depending on the type of
purchase and the discretionary limits established for the acquisition of goods and
services to be acquired.
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PURCHASE REQUEST
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
Requesting Unit or Department 1.- Prepare a Requisition shopping in
original and copy (FC.1) clearly specifying
details of the requested items or services.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
Administrative Assistant 4.- Request quotes according to discretionary limits
established.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
Purchasing Committee 8.- Receive Form Comparison of Quotes
along with the Purchase Requisition.
Administrative Assistant 10.- Receive the purchase requisition along with the form.
Comparison of quotes.
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PURCHASE ORDER
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
Administrative Assistant 12.- Sign the purchase order in the prepared space
for you and the attached mail with the Form of
Comparison of Quotes already authorized and the one of
internal requisition to the Executive Directorate for its
approval.
Executive Direction 15.- Receive the Purchase Order with its attachments and check if
everything is correct.
Administrative Assistant 17.- Receive the Purchase Order with its annexes.
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PURCHASE RECORD
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
Administrative Assistant 18.- Print the word CANCELLED throughout the
documentation of the purchase and informs it to
applicant.
Applicant 22.- Receive merchandise, verify and sign drives and/or copies
of the supplier's invoice as proof of having
received accordingly.
26.- Account for the check request in the accounting records, the
copy of the Purchase Order according to the
nature of the same.
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PURCHASE RECORD
RESPONSIBLE PROCEDURE
28.- Compare the data contained in the Purchase Order
with the delivery note and/or copy of the supplier's invoice
and continue with the disbursement procedure.
29.- Prepare the journal entry and type it into the system.
Debt
Inventory
Equipment
Expenses
Credit
Accounts Payable Suppliers
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SECTION A
SECTION B
The Executive Direction authorizes the quotes taking into account the quality of
product, prices, services, and payment terms.
Administrative Assistant prepares the Purchase Order and signs in the space
assigned as requested.
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SECTION C
The Executive Directorate authorizes the quotes taking into account the quality of the
product, prices, services and payment terms.
Administrative Assistant prepares the Purchase Order and signs in the space.
assigned as requested.
SECTION D
The Executive Director submits the complete file of the Quotation to the
Purchasing Committee for your consideration and approval.
Administrative Assistant prepares the Purchase Order and signs in the space
assigned as requested.
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SECTION E
It should be observed and taken into account that when a print shop has been used to carry out
printing jobs, if the material needs to be reprinted, it becomes more economical
send it to the same printer, as it would save the cost of producing the artwork,
This is the layout. In all cases, the Administrative Assistant will request...
print the designed digital version so that it remains in the historical archive of
the institution.
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SECTION F
SECTION G
Snacks and lunches without the aforementioned requirements require three days.
workdays.
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SECTION H
TRANSPORT SERVICES.
In this line, you need to consult with more than three suppliers, as it is not always the case.
SYSTEM FORMS
The forms are instruments to be used to facilitate the execution and verification of the
internal controls established in the institution.
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PURCHASE REQUISITION FORM (FC.1)
OBJECTIVE
This form initiates the purchase process, and the quality of its completion determines the
quality level with which the purchasing area can offer the service. It is a document
backup that assures the Executive Management that the purchase is justified and that the
it will be carried out according to what is required by the applicant.
RESPONSIBLE
CONTENT
The content of this form must be clear and precise, as the type of information that
It depends on the agility with which the purchase can be made and that the charge is processed.
in the corresponding accounting account.
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8. Authorization signature of the applicant.
9. Signature of the person authorized to receive the Requisition forms
Purchases.
10. Date of receipt of the application in the administrative area.
OBJECTIVE
With this Form, the Executive Directorate, the Procurement Commission, and the Committee
Coordinator, according to discretionary limits, ensures that the purchase cost is
competitive.
RESPONSIBLE
Administrative Assistant.
CONTENT
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12. Delivery time
Payment method
14. Selected supplier
15. Signature of authorized by
16. Observations
OBJECTIVE
In order for the purchase transaction to be properly documented, the Purchase Orders
They must be pre-numbered and attached to the forms that gave rise to them.
RESPONSIBLE
CONTENT
Sequential number
2. Date
3. Supplier name
4. Supplier Address
5. Payment terms
6. Quantity requested
7. Unit of measurement
8. Description of the article, good, or service
9. Unit cost per item
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10. Total cost per item
11. Total general cost of the purchase
12. Observations to indicate specifications or special conditions of the purchase to
to create and line of the budget where it is recorded.
13. Signature of requestor
14. Authorization signature
OBJECTIVE
The Purchase Contract constitutes the document where the Institution formalizes an agreement.
with the provider, in which the obligations undertaken by both parties are specified. In the
the supplier undertakes to execute a work or provide a service in exchange for a
remuneration paid under the conditions agreed upon with the institution. For its preparation
follow the same procedure as the Purchase Order.
RESPONSIBLE
Confection–Administrative Assistant
Authorization - Executive Direction
CONTENT
1. Supplier Name
2. Name of the Executive Directorate
3. Description of the type of service that the provider commits to
4. Description of the payment conditions and facilities to which it commits
the institution.
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5. Duration of the contract
6. Period covered by the contract
7. Date of the signature of the agreement
9. Supplier's signature.
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