BearBuy Updates

September 2015

Dear BearBuy Users,

Fall is here and school is back in session!

We have a variety of training sessions created to help users at all levels learn more about concepts, workflows, and best practices when using BearBuy.

If you have any questions, please contact the BearBuy Help Desk at

510-664-9000 (options 1,2) or BearBuyHelp@berkeley.edu for immediate assistance.

Thank you for your continued support,

BearBuy Team

Supply Chain Management

UC Berkeley

Upcoming In Class Trainings

Register to learn more about BearBuy with one of our upcoming in-class trainings based on BearBuy user roles. Courses are offered through the

UC Learning Center. Instructions and more information on how to enroll can be found on the page. Visit the BearBuy website for more information on.

BearBuy Requisition Creator | October 6, 2015

Course Number: BEESS965-151006

Thorough classroom training for the BearBuy Requisition Creator Role. Participants will learn concepts, workflow, best practices, and can test their knowledge through several hands-on exercises in BearBuy. We will also demonstrate additional training materials available for the role, including Job Aids, manuals and YouTube videos.

BearBuy Change Order Preparer | October 8, 2015

Course Number: BEESS973-151008

Hands-on classroom training for Change Order Preparer role. Participants will learn concepts, workflow, best practices, and can test their knowledge through several scenarios in BearBuy.

BearBuy Authorizer & Requisition Approver | October 13, 2015

Course Number: BEESS966-151013

Classroom training for the BearBuy Requisition Approver, Additional Authorizer, Chartfield 1 & 2 Authorizer Roles. Participants will learn concepts, workflow, best practices, and test their knowledge through several exercises in BearBuy. We will also review where to find additional training materials available for the role, including Job Aids and YouTube videos.

BearBuy Match Exception Preparer | October 15, 2015

Course Number: BEESS968-151015

Interactive classroom training for the BearBuy Match Exception Preparer role. Participants will be shown concepts, workflow, best practices, and test their knowledge through several exercises in BearBuy.

BearBuy Voucher Approver | October 20, 2015

Course Number: BEESS968-151020

Practical classroom training for the BearBuy Voucher Approver role. Participants will be shown concepts, workflow, best practices, and test their knowledge through several exercises in BearBuy. We will also review where to find additional training materials available for the role, including Job Aids and YouTube video.