Course Description: This course is an introduction to the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) functionality of the eProcurement system. It describes how to create, submit and receive for BPOs that are:
Under and over the Direct Buy Limit
Outgoing Sponsored Program (OSP) Subawards
A mixture of lecture and demonstrations will be used to facilitate the learning process. Practice scenarios will be provided for those interested in trying out the BPO functionality back at their desks on the UW Ariba training environment. In addition, follow-up, hands-on practice sessions will be scheduled with webcast chatroom access to a facilitator to help you navigate through the process of creating a BPO at your desk using the Ariba Training Environment.
Topics Covered:
Where BPOs fit in eProcurement
How to create a BPO under the Direct Buy Limit
How to create a BPO over the Direct Buy Limit
Sole Source Justification
Procurement Services Buyer Review
How to create a BPO for an Outgoing Sponsored Program (OSP) Subaward
Viewing and understanding approval flow
How to Receive for a BPO
Understanding Best Practices