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New P-Card Expense Report Schedule Effective November 7, 2025

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....

Streamline Your Orders: Exclusive Transition to New Purchase Requisition on Mon 11/17

October 27, 2025
To provide enhanced service and streamline campus purchasing, Supply Chain Center of Excellence is moving exclusively to the Purchase Requisition (New) tile for Self Service Procurement in Oracle. Starting Monday, November 17, this will be the sole way to create requisitions and purchase orders...

Help Us Safely Retire Campus Devices – Remove iCloud Accounts Before Surplus

September 29, 2025
As part of our commitment to secure and responsible equipment disposal, the Surplus Services team is asking for your help in preparing Apple laptops for surplus.  Many Apple devices turned in still have active iCloud accounts or user locks, which prevent our team from accessing and wiping...

Register Now: BobcatBuy+ Catalog & Requisition Training

September 15, 2025
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team is pleased to offer BobcatBuy+ Catalog and Requisition Training this fall to support your purchasing needs and help you navigate our eProcurement platform with confidence.  This 50-minute course will guide you through:...

Save the Date! UC Merced Supplier Showcase

August 5, 2025
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team invites the campus community to the upcoming UC Merced Supplier Showcase on Tuesday, September 30 from 10am – 2pm at the Lakireddy Grand Ballroom.    The Fall 2025 Supplier Showcase will highlight many of campus catalog suppliers as well...

Explore the New Surplus Services Website!

July 17, 2025
The Surplus Services team is excited to introduce the new and improved Surplus Services website — redesigned to make it easier than ever to connect with all things surplus at UC Merced!  Whether you're looking to browse available surplus items, transfer...

Enhanced Purchasing View Coming Late Summer 2025

May 19, 2025
An updated Requisitions screen is on the way! As part of Oracle’s ongoing enhancements, the Requisitioning process will soon reflect the Redwood theme introduced last fall. This refreshed look—called Self-Service Procurement—features a sleek, modern design to improve the user...

Advisory: Design and Construction Requisition Updates

January 29, 2025
Effective February 1, 2025, all requisitions for design and construction duly executed agreements—regardless of dollar value—will be submitted by Planning, Design & Construction Management (PDCM). Duly executed agreements include: Construction agreements Construction...

Weekly Supply Chain Office Hours - Spring 2025

January 23, 2025
Weekly Supply Chain Office Hours Mark your calendar! The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team kicks off weekly office hours, starting this Thursday, January 30th. Zoom sessions will take place every Thursday for the next 11 weeks, offering insights into University purchasing policies and...

Dell Discounts for Faculty and Staff

December 2, 2024
Looking for a new electronic device for yourself or someone special* for the holidays?  Dell has made it easier for faculty and staff to access Dell member discounts. To unlock exclusive savings: Visit Dell's Member Purchase Program: www.dell.com/mpp Click "employee discount...

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