iBuyNU - FAQs, Training Materials & Resources

This guide will provide a general overview of iBuyNU as well as relevant FAQs, training materials, and resources related to the iBuyNU application.

iBuyNU – Getting Started

What is iBuyNU?

• iBuyNU is a web-based ordering tool that provides departments and schools with the most streamlined, cost effective way to order products. iBuyNU contains items from Preferred Vendors along with discounted pricing, enhanced customer service, and negotiated contracts.

iBuyNU Roles

• Shopper: Shop for products in iBuyNU, add them to your shopping cart, and assign a cart to a Requester. Access to iBuyNU as a Shopper requires no security authorization. Staff employees are automatically granted access when hired.
• Requester: Shop for products in iBuyNU, add them to your shopping cart, checkout and create a requisition. If you need to create catalog requisitions and need to be assigned the Requester role, you must complete a Security Access Form.

FAQs

• How do I create an iBuyNU shopping cart as a Shopper?
  • Step by step instructions for creating an iBuyNU cart as a Shopper can be found here.
• How do I create a catalog requisition as a Requester?
  • Step by step instructions for creating a catalog requisition as a Requester can be found here.
• How do I share a group cart?
  • A group must be created prior to sharing a cart. Step by step instructions for creating a group and sharing a cart can be found here.
• How do I unassign a cart?
  • Step by step instructions for unassigning a cart can be found here.
• How do I return a cart that was assigned to me in error?
  • Step by step instructions for returning an assigned cart can be found here.

Training Resources

Knowledge Base Articles

• Introducing the iBuyNU Interface (Training Guide)
• Create a Shopping Cart in iBuyNU (Training Guide)
• Fluid Catalog Requisition in iBuyNU / NUFinancials (Training Guide)
• Fluid Catalog Requisition in iBuyNU / NUFinancials (Quick Reference)
• View iBuyNU Cart Assignments and Cart History (Training Guide)
• Reassign a Cart or Return Cart in iBuyNU (Training Guide)
• Manage Groups and Shared Carts in iBuyNU (Training Guide)
• Adding and Managing Favorites in iBuyNU (Training Guide)

Other Resources

Web Content

• Procurement and Payment Services - iBuyNU Marketplace (Webpage)
• 847-491-8120
• procurement@northwestern.edu

• For additional assistance please contact the IT Support Center at 847-491-4357 (1-HELP) or email consultant@northwestern.edu.