Are multi-year orders used for services only?
Not necessarily. Multi-year orders can be for goods and services as well.
MarketPlace; Purchasing
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Can a department use State funds to buy drink cup holders with the name of the academic department?
Yes, as long as: Each item purchased is at a minimal value (under $1 each), and Items meet the promotional... -
Can gift cards be purchased on state funds?
This type of purchase is not allowed. Read more: Prohibited Purchases on State Appropriations -
Can I add a new MarketPlace supplier?
To be approved as a MarketPlace supplier, certain technical and spending requirements must be met. You can submit a Request... -
Can I buy a good or service from a University employee?
Generally, the answer is no. Every reasonable effort shall be made to avoid making purchases from employees of any state... -
Can I purchase a MacBook or Apple desktop computer via Marketplace?
Apple desktops and laptops are not eligible for the CPI program but may still be purchased. Throughout the year, the... -
Can my department use State funds to buy t-shirts for employees to promote morale within the department?
This type of purchase is not allowed. Read more: Prohibited Purchases on State Appropriations -
Can you provide a basic overview of the MarketPlace?
The MarketPlace is a self-service, e-procurement tool that automates the full procurement to payment process, saving both time and money.... -
Change Order
Document processed against a purchase order when there is a change to any of the information outlined on the original... -
Do I have to encumber all funds for a blanket Purchase Order?
No, but you will have to request that funds be added if the PO balance falls below the amount of... -
Do I have to encumber all funds for a multi-year order?
No, but you will have to request that funds be added for each fiscal year period. To do this, please... -
Do I have to enter a receiving report in order for payment to be processed?
Yes. general purchase orders that require receiving must be received in the Financial System before payment to the supplier may... -
Do I have to use convenience contract suppliers or can I request that an order be put out on bid?
Yes, your order can be put out on bid. However, if a convenience contract is used, bidding is not required... -
Does a PO automatically close once the balance reaches zero?
Yes, when the PO balance reaches zero, it is fully paid, and it is fully received in the Financial System,... -
How can I change the Project ID or account number on a PO?
The ability to change the Project ID or account number on a PO depends on whether a payment has been... -
How do I add a new “Ship to” location?
Contact the Help Desk by calling (919) 515-HELP or sending an email at help@ncsu.edu with a request to add a... -
How do I become a MarketPlace order approver?
To become a MarketPlace approver, you will need to contact your SAR Administrator. A Marketplace Approver is a department or... -
How do I cancel a receiving report for a MarketPlace order?
A receiver can be cancelled if the order was recently received and has not been charged yet. To cancel a... -
How do I cancel a requisition?
If the requisition has been saved but not yet routed for approval: Navigate to MyPackPortal > Manage Requisitions. Click on... -
How do I change Marketplace Approvers?
Approvers are added by your SAR Administrator. In order to add and/or change Markeplace approvers, please contact your SAR administrator.... -
How do I check the status of a MarketPlace order?
After you place an order, the supplier will send and order confirmation email, where it will provide instructions for how... -
How do I close a blanket PO?
Send an email to the Purchasing Specialist who handled your order and request a change order to close your PO.... -
How do I close a PO that still has a balance?
Send an email to the Purchasing Specialist who handled your order and request a change order to close your PO.... -
How do I Close MarketPlace order?
To close a MarketPlace order, follow the steps outlined below: Make sure all items have been received or rejected. Send... -
How do I create a MarketPlace order?
To place a MarketPlace order, you can search the supplier catalogs available in the Marketplace. Then, follow the steps outlined... -
How do I create a multi-year requisition?
Create a requisition. Make a note in the comment section that this is a multi-year requisition. Procurement Services will take... -
How do I create a PO?
Purchases for goods that total $5,000 or more that cannot be found in the MarketPlace may be purchased by submitting... -
How do I enter a receiving report for a MarketPlace order?
All MarketPlace orders require receiving within two business days of delivery. To receive a MarketPlace order after the shipment arrives,... -
How do I enter a service requisition?
Create a requisition. Make a note in the comment section that this is a service requisition. Procurement Services will take... -
How do I establish an Amazon Business account?
In addition to over 60 supplier catalogs available at the MarketPlace, Procurement Services offers MarketPlace shoppers access to Amazon Business....