New Supplier eBuy Enablement Coming Soon: Amazon Tuesday August 17^th

The Purchasing Department is pleased to announce Amazon for Business will go live in the eBuy platform Tuesday August 17^th.  University purchases with Amazon will no longer be made through Amazon directly with procurement card as all purchase will be made through the eBuy business account.  Users who had previously ordered through the University’s Amazon for Business account will have all prior order history available once they access the Amazon punchout through eBuy.  

Amazon Tips

Amazon Usage Guide

What is eBuy?

eBuy is an easy-to-use central web-based shopping site. eBuy is accessible to all UI employees for the procurement of goods from select contracted suppliers. eBuy simultaneously streamlines the procurement process and promotes “best value” pricing. The eBuy system has been successfully implemented many of the Big 10 schools with proven cost savings.

eBuy is the a key procurement tool for the University. Be assured you get the best contract price from UI’s preferred suppliers.

eBuy can be accessed via the University Self Service web site by clicking on the Administration tab and navigating to the E-Pro (E-Vouchers & PReqs) link.

eBuy creates an entirely electronic process from procurement to payment, reducing redundant data entry and human error. Spend less time processing paper work and searching for products. Instead spend more time doing valuable research on behalf of the University. Buying for a research lab has never been easier!

eBuy Supported Browsers

Please note:  All punch-out catalogs may not support browsers below.

​eBuy Suppliers

Computers

Furniture and Office Supplies

Lab Supplies

MRO/Facilities

 eBuy Upcoming Suppliers

 

eBuy Roles

Here are some simple definitions for eBuy roles. More detail is available in our training materials. Please note, these roles are not mutually exclusive.

Shopper: Typically the end-user of the item ordered. This person fills a shopping cart with items and usually assigns the cart to their designated Requester for processing.

Requester: This is the person designated by your department to process orders on your behalf. They have an understanding of the appropriate use of the MFKs supporting your work.