W1B-016 Belfast business 1-5.txt
28 June 1994

Dear Dr Smith-O'Dwyer

Presentation to Directors of Schools/Heads of Units on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 June 1994

Thank you for sending your nominee to the presentation on Thursday 16 June 1994. I trust he/she found it worthwhile and has had an opportunity to appraise you of its contents.

The focus of the presentation was to introduce the concept of delegating, within specified parameters, the authority to sign purchase orders at School/Unit level. The success of this delegated authority rests on the nomination of staff (one or possibly two from each School/Unit) who would act as an extension of the Purchasing Office by personally signing orders and posting them directly to suppliers. As the 'nominated buyer' will be acting on behalf of the Purchasing Office, it is necessary that there is an agreement between the Director of School/Head of Unit and this office as to the identity of your nominee(s). I should be grateful, therefore, if you could forward this information to the Purchasing Office as soon as possible.

It is hoped that your proposals will be acceptable. However, in the event that the Purchasing Office is not in agreement, I will contact you personally. For your convenience, I have attached a reply form for you to complete.

Should you have any queries regarding the above, or indeed any purchasing-related matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have enclosed for your information copies of handouts issued during the presentations.

Yours sincerely Lisa B Earls (Mrs) Assistant Secretary (Purchasing) enc cc Provost
