Welcome To Procurement
Getting Started with Procurement at LU
Welcome to Procurement & Payment Services where our vision is to provide a positive customer experience focused on building trust and creating value – grounded in professional stewardship and a servant’s heart. If you are new to Procurement and want to learn more about our mission, or to locate our Procurement teams contact information, please visit our About Us page, or explore the information below and our links to the left of the page. For all general questions, please send an email to Procurement & Payment Services.
To view our Procurement’s Quick Start Guide, please click here.
For the most current updates, please visit our Announcements page.
Introducing LU’s Procurement Platforms
BuyLU
BuyLU is the eProcurement system that LU utilizes for all of its purchasing, contract, invoice, sourcing, inventory, and supplier related services and needs. To learn more regarding BuyLU, or obtaining access/training, please send an email to BuyLU Support Services.
- Requisitions – Amazon, Staples, Uline, Etc.
- Supplier Management – If you require a new supplier request, please watch our training video here.
- Contract Management – If you require a new contract request, please view our Contract Requestor Guide.
Infor (P-Card)
Infor is the expense management system that LU utilizes for all P-Card related transactions. P-Card, or Purchasing Card, is LU’s approved business credit card for purchases under $2,500. To learn more regarding P-Card, or obtaining one, please send an email to P-Card Services.
Anthony Travel
Anthony Travel is LU’s travel software for all business-related travel needs. To learn more, please send an email to Travel Services.
The Procurement Process
The Procure to Pay process is the route a department goes through from the initial purchase request through the ordering, delivery, and payment for the service. Please review the links below for more information. If you require assistance throughout any part of the process, please send an email to Procurement & Payment Services.
- LU Procure to Pay Process
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Procurement Process Checklist
- Procurement Process Timeline
- Procurement Document Library
Procurement’s Quick Start Guide
Access to BuyLU
To access BuyLU, it is required to attend training to become familiar with LU Finance and the BuyLU software. Please attend our training courses here. Once you have completed the training courses in Canvas, please submit a ServiceNow ticket to request BuyLU permissions.
- Finance 100: Foundations of Finance
- Finance 102: FOAPAL – Foundations for Reconciliations
- Finance 210: Introduction to BuyLU
How to Register for BuyLU Training Courses
If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to BuyLU Support Services.
Access to Infor (P-Card)
Please attend our training courses here:
- Finance 100: Foundations of Finance
- Finance 200: Travel Policies & Procedures (if traveling with P-Card)
- Finance 220: Infor Expense Reports
- Finance 221: P-Card Policy & Procedures
How to Register for P-Card & Infor Training Courses
If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to P-Card Services.
Access to Anthony Travel
Please attend our training courses here:
- Finance 100: Foundations of Finance
- Finance 200: Travel Policies & Procedures
- Finance 220: Infor Expense Reports
How to Register for Travel Training Courses
If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to Travel Services.