Purchasing

Before starting your purchase

Before initiating or making a purchase, review the Purchasing and Payment Method Matrix, designed by Supply Chain Management to help determine the best payment method for different types of purchases.

It is your responsibility to be aware of what is allowable within policy. If you personally purchase something that is not allowable per policy, you will not be able to be reimbursed. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to swdesk@berkeley.edu.


Purchasing goods

Requesting a purchase by credit card

If you would like to request a purchase using a departmental credit card (this does not include food or travel):

Purchasing goods with BearBUY

You may select many goods directly from the hosted and punch-out catalogs available on BearBUY. Follow the steps below to initiate a purchase in BearBUY:

  1. Open the catalog, locate the item(s) and add to cart
  2. Click "View Cart Details"
  3. Include a valid chartstring under "Account Codes"
  4. Write a clear business description in the "Comments" tab
  5. Assign the cart to Aislyn Bryan