How to Place Orders
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Guided BUying Overview
There are several ordering methods available to purchase products and services. The primary ordering method that Procure to Pay manages and administers is the purchase order method. Alternative ordering methods are available for specific types of purchases to help expedite the purchasing process. View the Ordering Method Matrix, available on the Ordering and Contracting Policy page and linked below.
| Purchase Requisition Type: | Used to Purchase: |
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| Guided BUying Catalog Order | Requisitions created to purchase through catalogs in Guided BUying. |
| Non-Catalog Request (Amount Based) | Requisitions created when you are unsure the final amount to be spent. |
| Non-Catalog Request (Standard) | Requisitions created when you cannot find what you need in Guided BUying. |
| Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) | Process used to purchase products/ services off a contract, which suppliers can invoice directly against. Note: BPOs do not encumber funds and are only set up by Sourcing & Procurement. |
Resources for Getting Started in Guided BUying
 GUIDED BUYING: OVERVIEW & KEY TERMS |
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ORDERING METHOD MATRIX |
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