Procurement Systems Support
Systems We Support
BuyLU is the eProcurement system that LU utilizes for all of its purchasing, contract, invoice, sourcing, inventory, and supplier related services and needs. Explore BuyLU using our manuals and training videos located on the Procurement Document Library or view some of the videos listed below.
All employees have Shopper access in BuyLU to create carts and submit requests, however, your department designates Requestors to submit orders. If your role requires Requestor or other specialized access, use the Finance Portal to request enhanced BuyLU permissions. Your required training is listed in the Quick Start Guide section of the welcome page. If you have any other questions please email buylu@liberty.edu.
Emburse
Emburse is the expense management system that LU utilizes for all P-Card related transactions.
User Quick-Start Guide – Learn how to access Emburse, create and submit reports, approve expenses, and track activity in minutes. To learn more regarding P-Cards, or obtaining one, please send an email to P-Card Services at pcard@liberty.edu.
Concur
Concur is the university’s required travel booking system for all employees. Use Concur to book individual or group travel, including flights, hotels, and rental cars.
To learn more, email to Travel Services at travel@liberty.edu.
General Training
Access to BuyLU
To be a requestor in BuyLU, it is required to complete the below training courses in Canvas, Once completed visit the Finance Portal to request BuyLU permissions. Click the individual course links below to add them through Course Registration.
- Finance 100: Foundations of Finance
- Finance 102: FOAPAL – Foundations for Reconciliations
- Finance 210: Introduction to BuyLU
- How to Register for BuyLU Training Courses (PDF)
Canvas Course
PDFN223: Emburse Expense Training
This course reviews the basics of how to use Emburse for reconciling P-Card Transactions and other activities. It is a requirement in order to obtain a P-Card.
Emburse Expense Management Training
Visit our Emburse page for Helpful tips.
Have more questions?
Visit the Travel Services page or reach out to someone at travel@Liberty.edu
Visit the SN Finance Portal to determine the Finance support contact unit assigned to your business unit as well as other requests you may need.
| Type of Assistance | Description | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing | Assistance beyond what is covered in the BuyLU Manual | procurement@liberty.edu |
| Catalog/Sourcing | Help with catalog orders or sourcing items | enterprisesourcing@liberty.edu |
| Budgeting | Questions about fund/org access or other budget matters | budget@liberty.edu |
| Supplier | Setting up a new supplier or submitting a supplier request | suppliermanagement@liberty.edu |
| Contract | Assistance with the contract request process | contracts@liberty.edu |
| BuyLU, Emburse & Concur Support | Technical issues or system support for BuyLU/Emburse/Concur | buylu@liberty.edu |