Financial Rep MeetingFebruary 17, 2014
PURCHASING SERVICESNANCY MILBURN
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Purchasing Updates
EMarket Site Changes
eQuote capabilities for EMarket
vendors
◦IT, Scientific, Furniture vendors
P-Card Reminders
Vendor Demonstrations
Supplier Diversity Initiative3
eMarket Site Changes
New Interface coming in March 2014
Samples of new look
Purchasing will provide job aids and comparisons of old vs. new on web site
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New Phoenix Interface
Classic user interface
navigation
• Clicking on tab-driven navigation menus and sub-menus that are always present on the screen
Phoenix
interface
navigation
• Clean, slide-out side menu that displays the available menu options
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Sample of New eMarket Look
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Current View of Menu Items
New View of Menu Items
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Action Items are found in box on left
Action Items are found on top banner and can be accessed from any page on the site
E-Quotes Available in eMarket
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Dell, Apple, VWR, Perdue, Herman Miller, Fastenal, TIG have this capability
P-Card RemindersKnow your limits!Waivers must be obtained before
the purchase, not after!Web site caution – look for
security lock or site security icons Beware Terms and Conditions that are not customer friendly…..
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Loaner/Demo Products & Equipment
Vendor Tactic?
Free Trials
Loan Agreement for Short Term Evaluation of products and Services
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4-OP-A-8 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY OBJECTIVE
The objective of this policy is to ensure and promote qualified small business participation in state contracting, which includes small businesses owned by women and ethnic/racial minorities.
OVERVIEWFlorida State University (FSU) seeks, as a matter of policy, to provide opportunities for businesses, including small and minority enterprises, in the procurement for goods and services and construction or related contracting.
Minority Business EnterpriseThe term "Minority Business Enterprise" means a company that is at least 51 percent owned, controlled and operated by a person(s) representing a racial minority group and is a citizen of the United States.
Responsibility and CoordinationEvery employee who is delegated the responsibility to either directly or indirectly commit the expenditure of funds for the purchase of goods and services is charged with the task of making this objective a reality.
Contact: Edward Acoff at 645-8207
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Purchasing Services Contacts
• [email protected] • 644-9725
Nancy Milburn Assistant Director
• [email protected] • 644-9719
Karen Gibson Associate Director
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