Ways to purchase materials for a job
| Rank | Technique | When to Use | How to Use |
| 1 | Identify if work requires outside service | *Manager to provide wording* | Service Contract |
| 2 | Look to see if the materials are in the shop | This is the first step to getting materials for a job | Shop Stock |
| 3 | Consider if the materials are being stored at Central Warehouse | If Central Warehouse generally stores this item for jobs | Central Stores Stock |
| 4 | Consider if the materials can be purchased at Central Warehouse | If Central Warehouse generally stocks this item | Central Stores Purchase |
| 5 | Order from a UConn Catalogue | This is the preferred technique for purchasing materials for a job | Husky Buy |
| 6 | Get a quote for non-catalogue items | If the materials are not available in the catalogue go to a vendor | Quote Process |
| 7 | Use a ProCard | *Manager to provide wording about this last resort* | ProCard |
| 8 | Go to Mansfield Supply | *Manager to provide wording about Seriously don’t do this* | Mansfield Supply |