Procurement Services Newsletter Spring 2023

 News

 

Supplier Award Nominations are Open!

Have you had a positive experience working with a supplier that went above and beyond for Iowa State University, made an impact, assisted with an issue, and/or promoted sustainable practices in 2023?  If you have, please share your experience with us through a nomination for a 2024 Supplier Award!  Continue reading →

 

Streamlining the Review Process for Invoices without a PO or SCN

As of September 5th, any invoice that does not have a PO or SCN associated with it is routed directly to Procurement Services in Workday. Continue reading →

 

Candex and Electronic ACH Payments for Individuals

Iowa State has begun using Candex (a payment software and services provider) to move from check payments to electronic ACH payments for individuals who are being paid $2,000 or less, do not have a conflict of interest, and are being paid for any of the following...  Continue reading →

 

Workday Notifications for Contracts Ending in 120 Days

Have you received an alert notification in Workday letting you know that a contract on which you are the ship-to contact is ending in 120 days?  Continue reading →

 

 Card Services News

 

Making a Purchase at a Local Business: Walmart

Receiving Tax Exemption can sometimes be a bit of an adventure, especially when suppliers change their policies or procedures.  Continue reading →

 

Card Expiration Dates, Recertification, and Card Renewals

There are approximately 400 P-Cards that will be up for renewal in November!  If you are one of these cardholders, you will be receiving our New Custom Iowa State University P-Cards and T&H Cards.  Continue reading →

 

 cyBUY Corner

 

Save the Date! cyBUY Supplier Show November 14th

The 2023 cyBUY Supplier Show will be held on November 14, from 10 AM to 2 PM, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, and we would love to see you there! Continue reading →

 

 Procurement Spotlight

 

Spotlighting Recent Successes: Purchasing Software

Software is necessary to be able to do our jobs, but purchasing software and software licenses on behalf of Iowa State University or for Iowa State University owned technology has become increasingly tricky!  Continue reading →

 

Staff Spotlight

Our Staff Spotlight this newsletter is on Tera Lawson and our student worker, Dresden Eldridge! Continue reading →

 

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SAVE THE DATE

2023 cyBUY Supplier Show

November 14, 2023

10 AM - 2 PM 

Great Hall of the MU

Additional suppliers will be added to the 2023 cyBUY Supplier Show Website as they confirm their attendance.
 

2024 Travel and Event Services Showcase

February 15, 2024

12 PM – 3:30 PM

Sun Room of the MU

Additional information will be added to the Travel and Event Services Showcase Website as we confirm exhibitors and details.

 

Upcoming Opportunities:

Sep 26 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Oct 5 - cyBUY Amazon Business Registration

Oct 10 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Oct 12 - Purchasing Card Orientation

Oct 19 - cyBUY Amazon Business Registration

Oct 25 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Oct 25 - Purchasing Card Orientation

Nov 1 - cyBUY Amazon Business Registration

Nov 7 - Purchasing Card Orientation

Nov 14 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Nov 16 - cyBUY Amazon Business Registration

Nov 29 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Nov 30 - Purchasing Card Orientation

Dec 12 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation

Jan 3 - Travel and Hospitality Card Orientation


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