Many people within the University are involved with the procurement process in one way or another. Suggested training and development in this area will thus depend very much on the individual's role and their level of responsibility. Below is a summary of the training resources currently available.

Purchasing courses 

To order and receive goods, works and services, creating purchase orders, receipting and approving

.... for requisitioners

• iProcurement: Requisitioner (online)  or iProcurement 1: Getting started in iProcurement (classroom )

.... for buyers

• iProcurement Buyers (online) or iProcurement 1: Getting started in iProcurement (classroom )
• iProcurement 2: Managing orders and the Buyers Work Centre

... for those that only approve orders

• Approvers (online course)

.... for all

• iProcurement how-to guides and FAQs

Procurement guidance

Enabling users to purchase, working with stakeholders and sourcing (e.g tendering, evaluating, negotiation and contract award), relationship management.

.... mandatory for all

• Anti Bribery & Corruption (online course)

• Read Finance Regulations:

  • Section F: Purchasing
  • Schedule 1: Competition procedures
  • Schedule 2:  Definition, Advice and Guidance

Other suggested reading and guidance

• Financial Procedures Manual (Chapter 4) - Procurement
• Other Purchasing Procedures, Legislation and Guides