Buy

Last updated: June 26, 2024

Find all the information and resources you need to buy goods and services, including UBC's approved suppliers, how to access Supplier Catalogues from Workday, when to use a Purchase Order (PO), and more. 

Log into Workday to submit a purchase requisition. 

Refer to the Create Purchase Requisition guide in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions.

You may purchase certain goods directly from a supplier's online catalogue straight from Workday. 

Learn more bout purchasing through catalogues. 

UBC recommends buying goods and services through these prequalified suppliers across multiple categories.

Learn more about UBC's prequalified suppliers.

The Indigenous Business Directory of UBC is a curated list of suppliers committed to supporting the objectives outlined in the Indigenous Strategic Plan of UBC. 

A UBC VISA card may be used for purchases up to $3,500 (CAD). You may need to create a PO for certain cases. 

Review card options and find out when a PO is required.

A PO is required in Workday for all purchases above $3,500 (CAD). Exemptions may apply in certain cases.

Learn more about when and how to use PO.

A competitive tender is required for purchases of $75,000 (CAD) before taxes and above. 

Learn about UBC's competitive tender process. 

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