In this issue:
New Punchout Catalogs | Eppendorf & UCLA Store (ASUCLA)
Updated Training Guide | Override PO Distribution
Pulse Survey | There's Still Time to Participate!
Next Week's Forecast | Office Hours & Other Important Events
In Case You Missed It... | A Glance at Previous News
New Punchout Catalogs | Eppendorf & UCLA Store
BruinBuy Plus is getting two new punchout catalogs: Eppendorf and UCLA Store (ASUCLA)! As two of UCLA’s highest volume vendors, these new punchouts will streamline ordering and speed up processing.
Eppendorf
Launching Today, September 27
Previously, Eppendorf purchases had to be made through the BruinBuy Plus Purchase Request Form. Now, all Eppendorf quotes and purchases should go through the punchout catalog. Access the Eppendorf punchout guide to learn more.
UCLA Store (ASUCLA)
Launching Monday, September 30
The ASUCLA punchout allows you to order any items within UCLA policy and have them shipped to your desired location. Review the UCLA Store (ASUCLA) punchout guide for additional information.
NOTE: The ASUCLA Retail Purchase Form should continue to be used if you need to pick up your order. This form cannot be used for Apple or Dell purchases.
Updated Training Guide | Override PO Distribution
BruinBuy Plus’ Override Distribution feature allows you to change the email address to which a PO is sent. Our newly refreshed How to Override PO Distribution guide provides clearer instruction on when and how to use this functionality, helping you avoid mistakes that might delay requisition approval.
TIP: When overriding the default email distribution, always enter a replacement email address – missing this step will delay processing.
Pulse Survey | Closing Soon!
As we work to improve the BruinBuy Plus system and its associated processes, we want to hear from you and your teams!
Through the end of the year, anonymous pulse surveys will help us track how we’re doing and what we can do better. Our first pulse survey is still open and takes less than four (4) minutes to complete – submit your feedback by 11:59 p.m. PT this Sunday, September 29.
NOTE: Pulse surveys are just one way we’re collecting feedback and assessing progress.
Next Week's Forecast | September 30 – October 4
Take a look at next week’s support opportunities and important events:
| DAY | DETAILS |
| Monday, September 30 | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT | Accounts Payable Office Hours |
| Tuesday, October 1 | 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. PT | Vendor Management Office Hours |
| Wednesday, October 2 | 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. PT | Travel Accounting Office Hours 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT | Purchasing Office Hours |
| Thursday, October 3 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT | Subaward / Subcontract Office Hours 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT | Non-T&E Reimbursement Office Hours 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. PT | Accounts Payable Office Hours |
| Friday, October 4 | N/A |
In Case You Missed It...
Invoice & Pay Statuses Web Page
Need to check the status of an invoice? Our Invoice & Pay Statuses web page has you covered! This online resource helps you track an invoice through approval workflow and payment. It includes comprehensive how-to guides, status definitions, and more.
TIP: An invoice’s payment information will remain blank until it has a Paid pay status.
Recap Mailing List Form
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Need Help? | We're Here to Support!
The BruinBuy Plus hub continues to be updated with new resources! For Service Desk support, create a ticket:
- Email: help@it.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310) 267-HELP (4357)
- ServiceNow Portal: tinyurl.com/bruinbuy-plus-support
BruinBuy Plus Recap Web Articles
Access previous BruinBuy Plus Recaps on the Campus Purchasing & Payables website.
