IPROCUREMENT

User Guide
Parnassus Financials

Content
Overview/Objective/Resources 1 Dollar Limits/PO Process 2 Access iProcurement/Set up Preferences 3 iProcurement Process 3-12 Appendix 1: Computer Technology Purchases 13-14 Appendix 2: Partial Receive/Copy Requisition 15-16 Appendix 2: View Requisition/Return Item 16 Appendix 2: Correct & View Receipts 16-17

Overview
iProcurement is a process in Parnassus to create Requisitions for Purchase Orders for College related purchases or to pay for goods or services in accordance with the Ithaca College Procurement policies and procedures.

Objective
The Department Coordinator or designated departmental employee who is responsible for creating requisitions for purchase orders will be able to complete a requisition, review requisitions and purchase orders, receive the goods or services, and review payment information through the iProcurement process in Parnassus.

Resources
Procurement Website can be accessed through Financial Services website or through Procurement: http://www.ithaca.edu/procurement/ Sole Source Justification Form
http://www.ithaca.edu/procurement/ICPurchases/solesource/

Technology Renewal Program (purchasing computer hardware/printers)

http://www.ithaca.edu/its/services/purchase/collegeequip/

Supplier Request Form

http://www.ithaca.edu/financial_services/forms/

iProcurement Vacation Rules

http://www.ithaca.edu/financial_services/parnassus/parndocumentation/

iProcurement User Guide

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Purchasing Dollar Limit

The following Purchasing Policy Dollar Limit rules apply when ordering goods or services. $1-$2000 (For non travel-related & non-capital items)
Use Ithaca College Purchasing Credit Card If supplier does not accept credit cards, use EZ Pay for items $1000 and under Create Requisition for Purchase Order (PO) through iProcurement process in Parnassus For Small Equipment-Computer purchases including Laser Printers (subcode 8130) you MUST create Requisition for PO in iProcurement (see Computer Technology Purchases-Appendix 1)

-Or

$2001-$10,000
Create Requisition for PO through iProcurement process in Parnassus MUST include 2-3 competitive quotes or sole source justification before purchasing or paying invoice Sole Source Justification Form

$10,000 and Over

Must be competitively bid (contact Wayne French) unless a sole source justification form is presented by a College department and approved. Submit Requisition for PO through iProcurement process in Parnassus

Purchase Order Process

Before starting the requisition process, users should:
Be sure you have access to the accounts and subcodes being used Check Available Funds Check supplier and correct address are in supplier list To add new supplier or update incorrect address go to Accounts Payable forms (include supplier phone number, fax, and email if possible) http://www.ithaca.edu/financial_services/forms/new_supplier_form.htm

Purchase Order Process (Figure 1)

Create and submit requisition through iProcurement process in Parnassus. Fax materials to Procurement Specialist (41602) Requisition is approved through department hierarchy Requisitioner is notified of approval through Worklist Procurement creates Purchase Order (PO) and submits order to supplier if needed Requisitioner checks PO status Goods or services received by department Requisitioner Receives items in iProcurement to close PO Requisitioner faxes Invoice or paperwork with PO# to Accounts Payable to issue payment (47336).

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Accessing iProcurement & Setting Up Preferences

Accessing iProcurement
Log into Parnassus Choose iProcurement responsibility

Set up Preferences
Choose Preferences tab on iProcurement homepage (Figure 2A) Select iProcurement Preferences Update Delivery Section Next to Requester enter your last name (Rosato) Click Magnifying Glass>Select>OK or Quick Select Next to Deliver-To Location enter ZZ with your department name (ZZ Financial) Click Magnifying Glass Quick Select correct department name Apply Changes

Shop/Requisitions/Receiving Tabs (Figure 2B) Users can navigate to iProcurement homepage via Shop tab; view requisition and purchase order
information with the Requisitions tab; or receive and view receipt information with the Receiving tab.

Stores/Shopping Lists/Non-Catalog Requests (Figure 2C) use Non-Catalog Requests tab for creating general requisitions use Shopping Lists for IC Custom Technology and IC Technology Renewal items (Appendix 1) Search (Figure 2)
Users also have the options to view IC Custom Technology (also compare items) or IC Technology Renewal items and create a requisition by entering % and lick GO in Search field

Part 1: Creating a Requisition for Purchase Order in iProcurement A. Non-catalog Request

Use Shop tab (Figure 2B) to return to iProcurement homepage. Select Non-Catalog Request tab. See Computer Technology Purchases Appendix 1(page 13) for detailed instructions relating to computer hardware, software, printer purchases under Technology Renewal Program and special orders.
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 Complete Non-Catalog Request screen by filling in all fields (Figure 3) Supplier Name
o Find the supplier name and correct address (you may want to check this first) Enter a name or partial name of supplier Click on Magnifying Glass (you must use magnifying glass & select vendor name) Click Go Select>OK or Quick Select supplier name with Mail site if available Supplier name and site will automatically be filled in

Item Type
Never change this field. Even though you have choices it MUST remain as Goods billed by quantity Item Description (enter each item separately). Information in this field displays on the PO as well as account inquiry and reports. o Indicate per quote (for Procurement to place order), or Invoice (to pay an invoice) and date. This is the detail for each item. o As you are typing do NOT use Enter key, just keep typing (it will auto wrap text) o

Category
o

Defines the item (whether purchasing or paying for services) Click on Magnifying Glass Enter a category name in search by field (i.e. furniture) or leave blank for complete list Click Go Select>OK or Quick Select closest description Note: for a printable report listing all Categories, go to Argus>Financials>Financials Reports>Department Purchasing Reports>iProcurement Categories

Quantity
o o Enter the number of items...1, 2, etc. For the item (s) you are purchasing or paying for Click on Magnifying Glass Enter a name in search by field (usually Each) or leave blank for complete list Click Go Select>OK or Quick Select unit of measure Enter dollar amount for item in field (do not need to enter dollar sign) Is USD

Unit of Measure

Unit Price
o o

Currency Click Add to Cart

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If you have more items to add (same order/supplier) just update the Item Description, Category, Quantity, Unit of Measure, or Unit Price and Add to Cart.

Choose View Cart & Checkout (Figure 4) to continue with the process.

B. Shopping Cart Screen

You will find the following options on the Shopping Cart screen (Figure 5): Quantity
o This is the only field you can change on this page. Enter new Quantity and Tab to update. If you delete an item and need to add another item choose Shop> Non-catalog Request If you need to exit iProcurement you can choose to save your information in the Shopping Cart

Delete
o

Save
o

Click Checkout to continue with the process

C. Checkout: Requisition Information Screen

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Update information on the Checkout: Requisition Information screen, if needed (Figure 6). Requisition Description
o Enter description to include all items or invoices as this will display on Requisition Page for the overall order. Could include vendor, account number, etc. ONLY change date when delivery will be OVER 30 days Information in this field is pre-filled Information in this field is pre-filled from your Preferences set up (ZZ Department Name)

Delivery Date
o o o

Requester Deliver-To Location GL date is automatically entered with todays date

Users can choose to Cancel, Save, Submit, Edit Lines (to update information) or Step 1 of 3 NEXT DO NOT use submit button as there are more pages to complete. This skips Approvals screen and printable Checkout: Review & Submit Requisition screen.

Click NEXT Step 1 of 3 to continue with iProcurement process

D. Requisition Information: Edit Lines Screen (Figure 7)

Error Message
o Disregard this error message. If any other error messages appear, be sure to read and respond.

Click Enter Charge Account link for first item (Figure 7) then continue with next screen to complete account information (Figure 8) Update or Delete Items
o o Select the line to update Requisition Information or delete then choose Update or Delete button Use back button to return to Edit Lines screen

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E. Requisition Information: Split Cost Allocation Screen (Figure 8)

Enter Account # in IC Accounting Flexfield (Figure 8)

o To split cost and add another account line click Add another Row

To use same account # for all Items in Cart, check Apply Cost Allocation to all lines Click Apply
o This adds the account # to the Requisition Info: Edit Lines page

Continue to select line and enter a different account # for next item(s) (Figure 7) Click Check Funds
o Check Funds Completed Successfully message will display (Figure 7)

Click Apply again

o This will take you back to the Checkout: Requisition Information page, Step 1 of 3 (Figure 6)

Click Next Step 1 of 3 to continue with process

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F. Checkout: Review Approver List Screen (Figure 9)

Note to Approver (Figure 9A)

o o You can provide a message to your approver in this box (i.e. Account #, per our discussion, etc.)

Note to Buyer (Figure 9B)

Information in this box will be viewed by Procurement only (i.e. Will fax quoteFax to Bill at 123-4567890Thanks). Do not enter information such as Hold Check in this box. Payment information must be referenced on the material submitted to Accounts Payable (see Part 3 Receiving). o See Computer Technology Purchases (including printers) on page 13 for detailed instructions relating to Technology Renewal Program purchases and special orders. Manage Approvals (Figure 9C) Approvers will automatically be added depending on the requisition amount). o Select Manage Approvals then click on magnifying glass, enter Last Name, First Name of approver you want to add and Quick Select correct line.

Click Step 2 of 3 Next (Figure 9D) to continue with process. Do not submit yet.

G. Checkout: Review and Submit Requisition Screen (Figure 10)

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 Review Information Requisition # will display on this page. You can print this page for your records. Click Step 3 of 3 Submit and continue with process

H. Confirmation Screen (Figure 11)

Note Requisition Number on Invoice or Quote then Fax to Procurement (Karen Cleveland x41602). If over $2,000, you must Fax paperwork to Procurement for their records (Sole Source Justification form, 2-3 competitive quotes, invoice, etc.) Funds are now Encumbered You have now submitted the Requisition but have not completed the full Purchase Order process in iProcurement. The following must still occur: Requisition must complete the Approval Process, if any approvals are needed Procurement then creates the Purchase Order Procurement submits the order, if items need to be ordered PO must be Received in iProcurement (Figure 13 and 14) only after the goods are physically received or services completed.

Part 2: Requisition Status

To Check Status and View Requisition

Log in to Parnassus and choose iProcurement responsibility Go to Requisition Tab (can also view from Shop tab, My Requisitions) Status will show when approved (Worklist will also indicate when Requisition approved) Procurement processes PO (submits order if needed)

PO # with line underneath means PO Issued and you can Receive the item(s) (see Part 3)
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Part 3: Receiving Items in iProcurement

NOTE: For all Technology Renewal Program purchases or special orders see Computer Technology Purchases (including printers) on page 13 for detailed instructions. Users DO NOT RECEIVE these items In order to receive Non-Catalog Request items, you must wait until a Purchase Order number has been assigned and the department has physically received the goods or items. The Requisition line will show the PO# with a line underneath indicating the PO has been issued. Receive the items through iProcurement only after goods or services have physically been received but you do not need to wait for invoice. However, payment will not be issued until Accounts Payable receives the Invoice. Users have two ways to Receive items through iProcurement. (see A & B below)
Express Receive (Figure 13) Full Receive (Figure 14)

A. Express Receive (generally used)

Express Receive can be used unless there are problems with the order or you need to enter additional information such as Packing Slip or comments. Follow the instructions below to use Express Receive in iProcurement.

Log into Parnassus>iProcurement Go to Shop tab My Requisitions (Figure 13) or go to Receiving tab Click on Express Receive icon Receive Items: Review and Submit Screen will appear Click Step 3 of 3 Submit Confirmation Page with Receipt # will be displayed Fax Invoice (if you have) or paperwork to Accounts Payable (47336) with Purchase Order# If a check needs to be picked up at Cashiering Services, you must note this on Invoice or paperwork you fax to AP (as long as Vendor/Supplier is not set up as EFT).

You have now completed the iProcurement process.

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B. Full Receive (for Blanket PO, can add Packing Slip # or comments) Figure 14
The Full Receive option should be used to receive Blanket POs or where you cannot use Express Receive. Users have an additional screen to enter more detailed information such as Waybill, Packing Slip, or Receipt comments. Follow the instructions below for the Full Receive option.

Log into Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Receiving tab Click on Requisition # (Figure 14)
o o Choose Receive Select line items to receive

Click Step 1 of 3 Next

Receive Items: Enter Receipt Information Screen will display (Figure 15) Enter any Waybill, Packing Slip, or Receipt Comments Click Step 2 of 3 Next Page 11 of 17

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Full Receive (continued)

Receive Items: Review and Submit Screen will display (Figure 16) Click Step 3 of 3 Submit Fax Invoice or paperwork to Accounts Payable (47336) with PO# and Receipt # If a check needs to be picked up at Cashiering Services, you must note this on Invoice or paperwork you fax to AP (as long as Vendor/Supplier is not set up as EFT). You have now completed the iProcurement process. Note: If you need to Receive and pay for only part of an order, instructions on how to complete a Partial Receive are located under Appendix 2.

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APPENDIX 1

Computer Technology Purchases

For computer hardware, software, or printer purchases that will be part of the Technology Renewal Program or for custom orders, departments submit a Requisition for Purchase Order through iProcurement. The process for purchasing these items is similar to creating a Requisition using Non-Catalog Requests. For computer technology purchases, however, users start the requisition by choosing Shopping Lists. Resources and special instructions for computer purchases that are part of the Technology Renewal Program are listed below. RESOURCES Information relating to buying computer hardware, software, printers, as well as budgeting information can be accessed through Information Technology Services web site at:
http://www.ithaca.edu/its/services/purchase/collegeequip/ (individuals without iProcurement responsibility can view and select computer items then give their selection to the person submitting the requisition in iProcurement). Desktop & laptop computer purchases for new faculty/staff, new network laser printers, or funds to purchase new or replacement cycle Z machines must be budgeted for inclusion in departmental computers budget line (subcode 8130).

Requisition Process for Computer Technology Purchases

Log into Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Shop tab Click on Shopping Lists

Select Lists: from drop down choose either of the following: o Click on IC Custom Technology > Go to find specialized orders set up through Irene Scott-ITS o Click on IC Technology Renewal > Go to view and select computer or printer from list Change Quantity if needed and click Add to Cart

In Shopping Cart choose View Cart and Checkout

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Appendix 1 (continued) Users must also read and follow the Special Notes listed below before continuing with the iProcurement Checkout process (Page 5-Figure 5). Special Notes (Appendix 1B)

When creating requisition for PO be sure to include the following under Note to Buyer (Appendix 1B). Name of person physically receiving the computer Location where it will be installed (this may not be the individual submitting the requisition). Once the PO is created, DO NOT Receive the item as ITS will complete the process.

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APPENDIX 2

Partial Receive
The following process is to receive a partial quantity where you need to only pay for part of the quantity received. Log into Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Receiving tab
Click on Requisition number where you want to receive a partial quantity Choose Receive button Select Item (Appendix 2A) o Select the line o Enter partial quantity in

Receipt Quantity field

o Click Step 1 of 3 Next Enter information (i.e. Need to pay

for partial order. The remaining quantity is backordered)

o Click Step 2 of 3 Next Click Step 3 of 3 Submit Fax paperwork with PO#/Receipt#

to Accounts Payable

When the remaining quantity needs to be received and payment issued, use Full Receive option.

Copy or Create Similar Requisition

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Appendix 2 (continued) Copy and Create Similar Requisition use this option for the same vendor/supplier and items. Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Requisitions tab (Appendix 2B)
Click on Requisition # Change Quantity if needed and then Checkout Choose Edit Lines, Select Line, then click Update to change item, pricing or delivery information. Apply >Apply and continue completing Steps and Submit

Choose Copy to Cart

View Requisition Information

View Requisition Shipment, Receipt, Invoice, and Payment Information Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Requisitions tab (Appendix 2B)
Click on Requisition # o Details

View Account Number by Requisition Item Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Requisitions tab (Appendix 2B)
Click on Requisition # o Details Click on Show Additional Information this is the only place account numbers are displayed.

Return Items or Correct and View Receipts

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Appendix 2 (continued) Return Items Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Receiving tab (Appendix 2C) Select Receipt Number Choose Return Items Enter Return Quantity for the line item
Click Step 1 of 3 Next Click on Magnifying Glass to select Reason for return (must choose from list) Enter Return Material Authorization (if required) Enter any Comments Click Step 2 of 3 Next

Enter Return Information

Review and Submit Correct Receipts Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Receiving tab (Appendix 2C) Select Correct Receipts Enter Correct Quantity for item
Click Continue

Review and Submit

View Receipts Log in to Parnassus>iProcurement Choose Receiving tab (Appendix 2C) Select View Receipts Click on Receipt Number to view the item (you can also Correct Receipts and Return Items from this screen)

For questions regarding iProcurement, contact Karen Cleveland (kcleveland@ithaca.edu) at 2747341.

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