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CruzBuy is UCSC's online purchasing program - an eProcurement system that automatically routes Purchase Requisitions for approvals. Shoppers can access hosted catalogs, punch-out suppliers such as Dell and Palace Art & Office Supply, and are able to request individual purchases of services and complex materials using customized forms.
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Procurement and Supply Chain Services offers CruzBuy training free of charge to UCSC staff.
Enrollment
CruzBuy Training Enrollment Form
Confirmation
A confirmation email will automatically be sent after enrollment. If you do not receive your confirmation, please contact
cb-training@ucsc.edu.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend a training after registering, please contact
cb-training@ucsc.edu to cancel your enrollment at least five business days before the training.
Courses
Introduction to CruzBuy
Introduction to CruzBuy is a two-hour instructor-led training that offers an overview of CruzBuy’s profile, search documents, and shopping experience. At the end of the training, a quiz will be launched to help users increase their knowledge of CruzBuy. The course covers:
- Procurement Resources
- Overview of CruzBuy features (Left Navigation, Profile, Action Menu)
- Shopping (Hosted Catalogs, Punchouts and Forms)
- Various components of a requisition
- Difference between a requisition and purchase order
CruzBuy Beyond Basics
Beyond Basics is a two-hour instructor-led training that covers the various features of CruzBuy. Topics include time-saving features such as favorites, tools, and shortcuts. The course covers:
- Profile Management
- Favorites
- Order Search Features
- Mixing Various Forms
- eQuote Retrieval
- How to add FOAPAL strings and splits
- New Supplier Onboarding
CruzBuy Training Schedule
Direct all questions and communications to the CruzBuy Help Desk at
buy4me@ucsc.edu.
