In this issue:
- BruinBuy Plus Enhancements | Lenovo Catalog
- Irregular Invoices | Latest Resolution Deadlines
- Biweekly Forecast | Office Hours & Other Events
- In Case You Missed It... | A Glance At Previous News
We’re excited to announce UCLA’s newest punchout catalog: Lenovo!
Effective October 15, Lenovo computer hardware can now be purchased directly through the Lenovo punchout catalog. By adding another hardware vendor to our procurement portfolio, UCLA is gaining greater purchasing flexibility, expanded product options, and access to competitive pricing.
- Comparison Shopping: Before placing an order, take a few moments to compare products, pricing, and delivery options across all available vendors (i.e., Amazon, ASUCLA, CDW-G, Dell, Lenovo). While cost is an important consideration, you should also evaluate options based on your unit's business and technical requirements.
- Customization: If there is a specific device build or standard unit-specific configuration you would like added to the Lenovo punchout, please contact help@it.ucla.edu.
Need Lenovo support? Reach out to Perry Vu, UCLA’s Lenovo representative.
REMINDER: Next Deadline
Irregular invoices with a hold date of September 14, 2026, through September 30, 2026, must be actioned by departments no later than end of day today, October 16.
If the necessary department action(s) is not taken by this deadline, impacted invoices may be rejected or pushed to payment. Additional information on how unactioned invoices are centrally addressed can be found on the Irregular Invoice Resolution Calendar web page.
Other Upcoming Deadlines
| Invoice Hold Date | Department Action Deadline |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2026, through October 18, 2026 | Friday, October 30, end of day |
| October 19, 2026, through October 31, 2026 | Monday, November 16, end of day |
Resources & Support
- Comprehensive instructions for viewing and addressing irregular invoices are available on the Irregular Invoice Reporting and Irregular Invoice Resolution web pages.
- Receive live support through office hours.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 20 | 9 a.m. PT | PCard and T&E Card Office Hours (biweekly) |
| Wednesday, October 21 | 9 a.m. PT | Travel Accounting Office Hours (weekly) |
| Thursday, October 22 | 11 a.m. PT | Subaward & Subcontract Office Hours (weekly) |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 9 a.m. PT | Travel Accounting Office Hours (weekly) 11 a.m. PT | Purchasing Office Hours (biweekly) |
| Thursday, October 29 | 11 a.m. PT | Subaward & Subcontract Office Hours (weekly) 1 p.m. PT | Accounts Payable + Non-T&E Reimbursement Office Hours (weekly) |
| Friday, October 30 | 5 p.m. | Irregular Invoice Resolution Deadline Biweekly Recap | October 30 Issue |
TIP: If a date is not listed in the biweekly forecast, it did not have a planned activity at the time of publishing. Access our dynamic events feed for the most-current list of upcoming activities.
Updated Amazon Business Support Email
Effective October 1, the Amazon Business customer support email address has changed to amazonbusinesscs@amazon.com. The previous b2benterpriseexperts@amazon.com address is no longer monitored. Please update your saved contacts accordingly.
- Fastest assistance: Live chat or click-to-call support at amazon.com/gp/help/customer/contact-us
- General email support: amazonbusinesscs@amazon.com (include your PO number or Amazon order number)
- Escalations: UCLA Amazon Business representative Nicole Stone, nrfleet@amazon.com
BruinBuy Plus Recap Cadence
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- Email: help@it.ucla.edu
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