This field is to assist with getting the correct approvals both for the vendor request and for the invoice processing.

There are 4 main categories for Type of Spend. They are:


  • Corporate - These types of purchases are broken further by:
    • IT - this includes a number of regularly used vendors that provide:
      • Internet
      • Phone
      • Security/Alarm services
      • Office equipment (such as printers) and Supplies (such as printer ink cartridges)
      • Software
      • Computer hardware
    • Human Resources - Recruiting fees, temporary employment and training expenses
    • Marketing - Various sources of print ads or online marketing
    • Safety - Environmental assessors, medical centers, fire and safety resources
    • Rent/Insurance - this would be for rent or lease related expenses, as well as insurance
    • Legal - this would be for legal fees only
    • Accounts Receivable - Vendors that assist with collections would be under this cate
    • Business Support - Software
    • Finance - Will be approved by Steve Darroch
  • Fleet - This is for operational fleet purchases
  • Parts/Inventory - This is for operational parts and inventory
  • Branch - Many other purchases will fall under the branch category and they include:
    • Landscaping
    • Snow Removal
    • Janitorial
    • Utilities (such as Hydro/Electricity, Gas, etc)
    • Shop supplies
    • Shop repairs 
    • Office expenses (such as paper and pens)
    • Re-rentals