Planning Your Purchasing Journey at UBC: The PO Process - Self-Directed Version

Explore the fundamentals of UBC’s Purchase Order process at your own pace. This self-directed course provides an overview of how purchases between $3,500 and $75,000 move through the purchasing process and when a PO is required. The course focuses on understanding how the process works and the roles involved, rather than teaching the step-by-step system process.

Learning Outcomes: 

·       Learn the essentials of UBC's purchasing process for orders between $3,500 CAD - $75,000 CAD.

·       Know the main roles and how they work together.

·       Follow the key steps and requirements in the purchasing process.

·       Avoid delays when ordering or paying suppliers.

·       Find help quickly if something goes wrong or isn't clear.

Please note: 

This session is not a functional walk through or demonstration of completing tasks in Workday. This session focuses on the business processes and policies providing the context for required tasks in Workday. Please contact the Integrated Service Centre for Workday functional support.