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.
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 […]
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