How to Become an Online Buyer for Your Department

Last updated August 28, 2009 10:48:53 AM PDT

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Learn how to get an authorized Buyer code so you can place Department Orders and High Value Purchase Reqisitions online.

Note: These instructions are for authorization to place Department Orders and High Value Purchase Requisitions in WebIFIS. For access to Marketplace, UCSD's new online buying site, see Getting Set Up in Marketplace.

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1. Obtain the necessary training.

Complete the Purchasing Policies and Procedures for Web IFIS course through Enrollment Central.

2. Get an ACT user ID.

If you do not have an ACT user ID, please see How To Get a User ID (Business Systems). Once you have obtained an ACT User ID, proceed to step 3.
If you have an ACT user ID, proceed to step 3.

3. Request a Buyer code.

Complete the Purchasing Authorization Form (PDF)

This form requires a list of Organization codes you will be authorized to buy against. Get these codes from your financial manager.
Obtain the 2 signatures required in the Departmental Approvals section of the form.
Mail the completed and signed form to Procurement & Contracts, Mail Code 0914.