UC Merced has been recognized with its first-ever 2026 EPEAT Purchaser Award from the Global Electronics Council (GEC) for leadership in responsible electronics procurement.
The award reflects collaboration across Procurement, Sustainability, IT, and our supplier community to make sustainability...
News
August 17, 2026
Amazon Business is now available within BobcatBuy+ for your catalog purchasing needs. After entering BobcatBuy+, use the drop down Supplier menu to select Amazon Business and begin shopping in the catalog. Once you've selected your items, checkout of Amazon Business to bring your cart into...
July 13, 2026
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence Team is currently working with Amazon Business and our purchasing platform, BobcatBuy+, to upgrade the integration and bring Amazon Business fully into BobcatBuy+.
What to expect:
In the coming week, individuals who have...
April 13, 2026
To help ensure compliance with UC policy and avoid unnecessary review delays, we ask for your partnership in obtaining required approvals before purchasing software (including digital licenses, online subscriptions, and similar products).
This requirement applies to all payment methods,...
February 17, 2026
A local business - Cousins Corner - is now approved for drop-and-go food delivery!
Friendly reminder: drop-and-go is different from catering. If you’re planning a catered event with setup and service, don’t forget to connect with...
January 26, 2026
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team is pleased to offer BobcatBuy+ Catalog and Requisition Training this Spring to support your purchasing needs and help you navigate our eProcurement platform with confidence.
This 50-minute...
December 23, 2025
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence has updated UC Merced’s Unauthorized Purchase policy and form to strengthen compliance and financial integrity. An unauthorized purchase (also called an after-the-fact purchase) occurs when University funds are committed without prior...
December 23, 2025
BobcatBuy+, the campus’ streamlined online catalog and shopping platform, now offers:
Quick Look: View item details without leaving the search results page
Smart Search Suggestions: See product recommendations as you type...
December 23, 2025
In partnership with EH&S, Procurement has added two local businesses to our pre-approved drop-and-go food delivery list: Fruta Loca and Hola Cafecito.
Drop-and-go means food is delivered without on-site preparation, serving, or staffing. ...
November 3, 2025
To improve efficiency and support campus cost-saving efforts, UC Merced’s P-Card expense reports will now be submitted every other Friday, starting November 7, 2025. This change replaces the previous requirement to reconcile transactions within ten (10) business days of posting....
