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Procurement    News    &    Updates iBuyNU Update Reminder: Everyone can access iBuyNU as either a Requester through NUFinancials or directly as a Shopper, using your Net ID and password. To enter iBuyNU, visit the Portal > Financial > Purchasing tab. When searching for a product to purchase, please remember to look at the Preferred Vendor catalogs in iBuyNU as your first choice over ▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇, Google, or other online retailers whenever possible. Benefits of using Preferred Vendors – which were all selected based on a competitive bid/negotiation – include savings due to consolidated purchasing power and leveraged volume, reduced risk due to improved contract administration, and streamlined ordering and payment processes. For a full list of the benefits of using Preferred Vendors please visit the Procurement website. Also, remem- ber Northwestern has contract pricing with Preferred Vendors, therefore it is always best to look in the iBuyNU catalog instead of going to the contractor’s public website. Implementation of iBuyNU has been a tremendous success at Northwestern: • In FY2009, there were 16 catalogs in iBuyNU. 35,054 orders for $12,230,614 were issued. This represented less than 40% of the total purchase orders issued. • In FY2016, there were 45 catalogs in iBuyNU. 89,349 orders for $35,036,386 were issued. This represented 61% of the total purchase orders issued. For assistance using iBuyNU, contact the Help Desk at 847.491.4357 or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. If you have questions, you may also contact ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, e-Procurement Manager at 847.467.6963 or ▇-▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Contract Management Module Implementation The pilot for a new Supplier Contract Management module in NUFinancials is currently underway. This module improves service and reduces risk by creating a consistent and efficient process to review and sign contracts. Additionally, the system provides a single, central repository for all supplier contracts. A full roll-out to departments and schools is expected in early 2017, based on unit readiness. Further information will be forth- coming on how your unit can take advantage of this improved process to manage the contract review and signature process, as well as utilize pre-approved contract templates. If you have any questions, please contact ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇ or ▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Effective Business Operations The Effective Business Operations module 2 eLearning program has been updated. This module is a helpful tool that speaks to Procurement a...