Procurement Services Newsletter

May 2026

Reminder: Prepare for FY26 Year-End Close

As the June 30 close of this fiscal year (FY) approaches, please review the procurement-related year-end guidance. Following these procedures and adhering to stated deadlines will ensure your financial transactions are processed in a timely manner.

Dry Ice Contract Awarded

Dry Ice Corp has been awarded the university's contract for dry ice products effective
July 1, 2026.

This new agreement brings long-term reliability and value, beginning with a three (3) year agreement and the option for two (2) additional three-year renewals—ensuring dependable, consistent service for years to come.

Even better, Dry Ice Corp. will continue to provide high-quality dry ice services at a competitive rate of $0.61 per pound throughout the term of the contract.

Mark Your Calendar for Office Hours and Trainings

Join Procurement Services staff for virtual open office hours and system trainings designed to strengthen your skills and answer your questions.

Topic-specific Office Hours:

On Monday, June 8, 2026, join our informal sessions to ask your questions, address your issues, share ideas, or simply listen and engage with our team.

No need to register in advance; simply click the links below to join on June 8.

Time	Topic	Link
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Accounts Payable	Join Accounts Payable Office Hour
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Purchasing and Contracts	Join Purchasing & Contracts Office Hour
11:00-11:30 a.m.	Supplier Management	Join Supplier Management Office Hour
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Travel, Expense, and Card	Join Travel, Expense & Card Office Hour

Upcoming Training Sessions:

These virtual trainings are designed for users interested in learning about procurement systems and how to use them. There's no need to register; just click the appropriate link to join online.

Date & Time	Topic	Link
Tuesday, June 9 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	Concur Basics An intro to Concur, including demonstrations of common tasks, such as creating travel expense reports.	Join Concur Basics training
Tuesday, June 9 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	Supplier Management An overview of Payment Works including onboarding of new suppliers, navigating common scenarios, and best practices.	Join Supplier Management training
Thursday, June 11 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	Requestor Basics An intro to the purchasing process, covering topics such as profile setup, procurement authority, requisitions, forms, and common issues.	Join Requestor Basics training

Contact the Procurement Help Desk