Procurement is responsible for onboarding suppliers, negotiating supplier contracts, training Ariba users, answering portal tickets, and approving Purchase Requisitions in Ariba to process orders while delivering a quality customer experience.
Search for suppliers in Guided BUying through the tiles or by using the search bar. In the search bar on the top of the Guided BUying homepage, type in the supplier name, do not use abbreviations, and be as general as possible.
Training on Ariba Guided Buying is open to the Boston University community and is required to ensure efficient use of the system. Attending training sessions will not only streamline the ordering process for you in Guided BUying but will offer helpful tips and tricks.
In addition to the Guided BUying Purchase Requisition and Approval video tutorial below, P2P is hosting monthly Guided Buying invoice training session. Offerings include 60-minute group sessions on Zoom along with individual training sessions.
Dear BU Requisitioners and Approvers, Procure to Pay is pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Refurbished Equipment Trade-In & Resale Program, developed in partnership with Cambridge Scientific. This program provides Boston University laboratories with an efficient, compliant option for selling surplus equipment and purchasing high-quality refurbished equipment at reduced cost. This initiative offers […]
Dear BU Requisitioners and Approvers, The Boston University Procure to Pay is hosting a Laboratory Equipment & Supply Expo on Wednesday, September 16, featuring preferred scientific suppliers. This event is an opportunity to meet sales representatives and learn more about new product offerings in a relaxed environment. Complimentary lunches will be provided. The show will be held on the Medical […]
Dear BU Faculty and Staff, Effective June 1, 2026, Procure To Pay’s Payment Services is excited to launch a new process for one-time, small-dollar payments up to $5,500 for non-employee awards, honoraria, non-service stipends (no payment amount limit), royalties, and study subject payments. To streamline processing for your business office and to improve the payment […]
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