BearBuy Scheduled Maintenance



BearBuy production downtime will take place between Friday, March 14, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, March 16, at 9 a.m. to upgrade from release version 24.3 to 25.1. To avoid delays, please complete all BearBuy requests prior to the system maintenance. BearBuy will be available on Monday, March 17.

BearBuy 25.1 Release Enhancement

PDF Attachments Automatically Opening in PDF Viewer

Effective March 17, BearBuy will be updated to enhance the user experience when opening PDF attachments. With this update, PDF attachments will automatically open in a PDF viewer in a new browser window.

Before the 25.1 Release, users had to download PDF attachments and then open them to view the documents. Starting with the 25.1 Release, PDF attachments will open directly in a PDF viewer, significantly reducing the time and storage needed.

This update applies to PDF attachments on requisitions, purchase orders and vouchers. See below for screenshots showcasing the new PDF enhancement in the 25.1 Release.

Learn more about BearBuy Feature Updates, including changes to system functionality and user experience.

For BearBuy support, contact IT Service Desk at appsupport@ucsf.edu or (415) 514-4100 option 2 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Need help? Contact the Supply Chain Management Response Team:

• UCSF community (faculty, staff & students)
• Suppliers and external customers