To help you make the most of your shopping experience on the cyBUY marketplace, we’ve compiled a list of helpful tips and updates to guide you through the process.
Best Practices for Shopping on cyBUY
Open One Catalog at a Time
To avoid system errors or confusion, open only one supplier catalog at a time during your session.
Use Return Links
If you need to return to the marketplace, the back button on your Internet browser may be available, depending on how many clicks you have made within a supplier catalog. Alternatively, if you add an item to your cart, you can check out back to the marketplace and then remove the item from your cart if not needed. Some suppliers have an easy option to return to the marketplace; see below for options.
- Checking out without items in your cart - Clicking on the checkout button without items in your cart will bring you back to the marketplace, for the following suppliers:
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Sign off option link - Supplier language will vary for returning to the marketplace for the following suppliers:
- Blick Art Materials (see banner at top of screen)
- Grainger (End Session)
- IDEXX (Return to Portal)
- Medline (Cancel Session)
- New England Biolabs (Cancel Punchout)
- ODP (Log out)
- Sigma (Sign out)
- VWR (Return to Application)
Access the Marketplace Easily
You can access the cyBUY Marketplace directly through Workday, you can find instructions on our Quick Reference: cyBUY Ordering.
Familiarizing yourself with the Symbols
- Globe - Click to access the supplier website.
- Magnify Glass - Click to search a supplier catalog without leaving the marketplace.
- Envelope - Request for additional denominations for the gift card catalogs. An email will be sent to the Card Services and cyBUY teams.
RFQ Icon - Request a quote from one or more suppliers. Quotes will be delivered via email. To check out with the quote, the link will be in the upper right of the marketplace.
New Price Comparison at Checkout
A new feature automatically compares prices across suppliers at checkout, helping you find the best value.
Track Your Recent Orders
Stay organized by reviewing your recent purchases directly within the platform.
Supplier Updates & Purchasing Guidance
Suppliers Not Yet Transitioned to the New Marketplace
Some suppliers are not yet integrated into the new marketplace. But don’t worry—you can still purchase from them! Contact the sales representative below for a quote. Payment can be on a Purchasing Card (P-Card) or if over the P-Card limit enter a Non-Catalog Requisition.
| Rep Name | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ATCC | sales@atcc.org | ||
| Beckman | Whitney Heyvaert | waheyvaert@beckman.com | |
| Covetrus | Amy Vincik | Amy.vincik@covetrus.com | 817-864-4000 Ext. 3810 |
| Edge Biosystems | Rebekah Rough | rrough@edgebio.com | 301-990-0881 |
| Illumina | Jared Shelerud | jshelerud@illumina.com | |
| McKesson | Chris Shay | Christopher.Shay@mckesson.com | 515-991-9179 |
| Revvity | Monica Wolf | Monica.Wolf@perkinelmer.com | |
| Roche | Natalie Beard | natalie.beard@roche.com |
Central Stores and Chemistry Stores Now Included
You can now shop from Central Stores and Chemistry Stores directly through cyBUY, streamlining your internal purchasing needs.
Final Step: Complete Checkout in Workday
Remember to finalize your purchase in Workday to ensure your order is processed and approved correctly.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the cyBUY support team at cyBUY@iastate.edu.