Procurement and Payment Services Newsletter
Spring 2021
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New Invoicing System

Procurement and Payment Services is excited to announce the implementation of a new invoicing process. New technology will be used to streamline the processing of invoices. Read the full article to learn more.
 

Print Management Program
 

Northwestern's new vendor selected to implement a campus-wide print management solution, Ricoh, will be contacting departments and schools on campus that currently have copiers from our three current preferred vendors to transition them to the new campus wide contract when their current leases expire. Learn more about the transition plan.
 


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reminder


Reminder to campus on how to obtain PPE supplies (masks, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.) from Procurement at no cost. Access Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the online order process.
 


DocuSign Digital Signatures

Northwestern has partnered with DocuSign to provide the University with a standard digital signature solution, designed to improve workflow for signing and approving official documents in a secure and efficient way.
 

Changes to the Purchasing Decision Documentation Form


The Purchasing Decision Documentation process has been updated to require the Department ID affiliated with the purchase. When completing the form, you will no longer need to select a department name. The department name will autofill after you enter the Department ID. Learn more about this update.
 


University Travel

As the travel season approaches, remember to keep University travel policy in mind. According to the COVID-19 Travel Guidelines, all travel at this time must be considered essential. All travel must also be booked using one of our two active preferred vendors.

Regular Features


New Contracts
Includes Digi-Key Electronics contract, and more

Existing Contract Updates
Computer hardware lead times, DriveSavers Agreement Extension, and more

Contracts We're Working On
HR Timekeeping software, fire alarm systems, and more

Sustainability Highlights
Earth Hour, sustainNU Green Home Certification, and new paper pricing

Wildcard Advantage Updates
Includes Prairie Moon, Smile Suite Orthodontics, and more

General Reminders
Subscribe to new PPS Listserv, Open Labs, and more

Supplier Registration Tip - Attachments


When processing a supplier registration request, Vendor File Management recommends scanning all of the paperwork together as one file attached to the request. Learn more about this best practice.

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Procurement and Payment Services
Vendor File Management | Purchasing | e-Procurement Solutions | Accounts Payable | Corporate Card | Logistics |Travel

2020 Ridge Avenue, Suite 237, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: 847.491.8120 | Fax: 847.467.5400 | procurement@northwestern.edu