Training

For Procurement related training which encompasses Purchase Order creation outside of iBuy+, University Payables information as it relates to Procurement, and the Enterprise Accounting System (EAS), please visit the EAS training and support page.

Training on how to use iBuy+ is also available.

You are invited to one of the Procurement 101 training sessions! These training sessions are customized for our end-user departments to learn how to navigate the procurement process and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to make well-informed purchasing decisions

Upcoming Procurement Services 101 Training Sessions

Wednesday,  January 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday,  February 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday,  March 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday,  April 16, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday,  May 21, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

In these Procurement 101 sessions you will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the procurement process, compliance guidelines, and effective routing process
  • Understand the importance of strategic sourcing and vendor management
  • Explore our procurement tools and resources for efficiency
  • Discover best practices to navigate the procurement process to save time and resources (e.g., leveraging existing cooperative agreements)
The training is open to all team members involved in purchasing activities who can create or approve requisitions in EAS/Oracle or use the Gatekeeper contract management system. The training is designed to benefit new and experienced personnel.
 

JOIN ONLINE MEETING

Meeting link for Procurement 101 sessions.

For department-specific training, please email [email protected].
 

Upcoming Training Specific to Gatekeeper Contract Management

Tuesday,  January 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday,  February 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday,  March 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday,  April 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday,  May 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 
Link for all Gatekeeper training sessions.
 
 

Gatekeeper Contract Management System Guidance