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University Closed until Jan 5th

Author: Clint Casper

The University of Notre Dame will be closed for business beginning December 24, 2014 and will re-open on January 5, 2015. 
 
Have a happy holiday season, see you in 2015.
 
-Procurement Services
 

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FurnishND Furniture Management Program

Author: Javier Hernandez

Beginning December 1, 2014, FurnishND will become the primary avenue for faculty and staff to submit day-to-day furnishing requests. Many services will be available to departments free of charge.

To get started, customers with furnishing acquisition, removal, or repair requests should complete…

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New Forms in buyND

Author: Javier Hernandez

On November 10, 2014, three new forms were added to the buyND showcase. These forms will be used to help standardize and expedite requisition creation. Each form contains step‐by‐step instructions on how to properly use them. For additional information, video tutorials, and reference guides, please…

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buyND Upgrade - Scheduled Maintenance

Author: Javier Hernandez

From Friday, October 31, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. until Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. (ET), buyND will be going through a scheduled upgrade. The system will not be accessible during this period, so please plan for your purchases accordingly. If you need to create a purchase order, please do so prior…

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Fall 2014 Update

Author: Clint Casper

If you are a travelND or buyND system user, you should be aware of recent system enhancements and upcoming system changes. For instance, a new user interface for travelND/Concur will be rolled out in January 2015. New forms to facilitate blanket, contract, and supplier/vendor selection purchases will…

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2014 Supplier Expo

Author: Javier Hernandez

Procurement Services will host its 12th annual Supplier Expo. Light refreshments will be served.

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buyND Functionality Restored

Author: Javier Hernandez

OIT engineers have resolved the connectivity issue, so all buyND functionality has been restored.

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Grainger Sales Representative Change

Author: Javier Hernandez

We have been advised that our current Grainger sales representative, Aaron Walters, has left Grainger effective August 22, 2014. Grainger is actively searching for Aaron's replacement. During this transition period, you may contact Carly Wright, District Sales Manager, for assistance of any kind at 

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New Airgas Representative

Author: Javier Hernandez

Effective August 21st, Matthew Smith has assumed primary responsibility as the Airgas representative for the University. Should you have any questions regarding any

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Procurement Services Closure- August 8th

Author: Javier Hernandez

Procurement Services will be closed on Friday, August 8th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an all-hands training event. Please make sure to process any orders that require Procurement Services approval by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th. Procurement Services will process any pending orders on Monday, August…

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Kurt J Lesker Hosted Catalog

Author: Javier Hernandez

On June 17, 2014, Procurement Services activated a hosted catalog for Kurt J Lesker in buyND. The hosted catalog allows users to search for Kurt J Lesker products in buyND and simplify the requisition ordering process. Requestors can add selected products to their shopping cart by searching for…

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Chemical and Solvent Show

Author: Javier Hernandez

VWR will host a chemical and solvent show on June 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Stepan Hall Atrium. For more information, click here.

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New Section in buyND Order Documents

Author: Javier Hernandez

On March 10, 2014, Procurement Services will be adding an additional section to the requisition and purchase order documents in buyND. Titled, “Fixed Asset Review/University Inventory,” this section will be located below the “General,” “Internal Info,”…

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New Lenovo notebook models

Author: Javier Hernandez

The standard Lenovo notebooks have been updated with the latest models and improved specifications. This update was discussed and approved by the OIT and a committee of IT Directors.

The new notebook models feature 14” and 15.6” Productivity Notebooks and a 15.6” Workstation…

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Contract extended with GE/Graybar Electric

Author: Javier Hernandez

Procurement Services is pleased to announce the extension of an existing contract with GE/Graybar Electric for electric lamps and lighting products. The original contract, dated May 1, 2010, has been extended until April 2015.  In return for that extension, GE has offered to protect the original…

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