| PURCHASE REQUISITION TYPE | USED TO PURCHASE |
|---|---|
| Guided BUying Catalog Order | Requisitions created to purchase through catalogs in Guided BUying. |
| Non-Catalog Request (Amount Based) | Requisitions created when you are unsure the final amount to be spent. |
| Non-Catalog Request (Standard) | Requisitions created when you cannot find what you need in Guided BUying. |
| Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) | Process used to purchase products/services off a contract, which suppliers can invoice directly against. Note: BPOs do not encumber funds and are only set up by Sourcing & Procurement. |
Please view the virtual training dates below. Training is open to all members of the Boston University community. Requisitioners and Approvers should attend the Purchase Requisition and Approval training as a prerequisite. Both trainings are required to be successful in Guided BUying. Follow the links below to sign up for training.
December 12, 2025 @ 1:00PM
January 29, 2026 @ 1:00PM
February 26, 2026 @ 1:00PM
March 26, 2026 @ 1:00PM
April 23. 2026 @ 1:00PM
May 28, 2026 @ 1:00PM
June 25, 2026 @ 1:00PM
Boston University Information Services & Technology and Sourcing & Procurement - As part of our ongoing efforts to help you maximize budgets through the strategic purchase of goods and services, and to minimize risk to the University, we’re reminding you about the requirement that all information technology acquisitions and renewals must be reviewed by […]
The recent changes to U.S. trade policy and tariff schedules have disrupted supply chains and caused unpredictable pricing for the goods we purchase from abroad. As this situation continues to unfold in Washington, D.C., here are several steps you can take to protect your budgets and ensure the items you need will reach campus. Validate […]
Procure to Pay (P2P) is excited to share the upcoming launch of the newly branded “BU OneCard,” replacing Boston University’s Travel Card (TCard) and Purchasing Card (PCard) programs. The new card issued by U.S. Bank offers three card profile types: 1) Travel, 2) Purchasing, or 3) Purchasing + Travel (combined). Current cardholders will receive newly configured […]
Guided BUying: Overview & Key Terms
Guided BUying Purchase Requisition and Approval Training