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This Guide describes the iBuyNU interface.
Home Page
The home page of iBuyNU are shown and described below in three areas: Top, Left, and Right.
Top Area
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What
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Description
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Search |
Search by transaction ID such as Cart, Purchase Order or Invoice. |
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Shopping Cart |
Click to view products currently selected and checkout/assign to a requester. Click View My Cart or Checkout for those actions. |
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Action Items |
View action items related to assigned carts, etc. |
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Notifications |
View notifications related to assigned carts, shared carts, etc |
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Profile |
Click to view your profile or return to NUFinancials or Logout. |
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Shop
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Shop (search) field is one of several tools in this system to help you find a product in the marketplace. Search by keyword, supplier or manufacturer part number, or UNSPSC code.
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Favorites |
View/manage favorite products.
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Suppliers
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Browse supplier catalogs in list view.
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Action Menu
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Links to various displays and functions:
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 Home – Displays the Home page.
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 Shop/Carts - View and manage carts you've created and carts that have been assigned or shared with you. View and manage groups for shared carts.
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 Orders - Manage and monitor the Carts and Purchase Orders (POs) you generated within the system.
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 Accounts Payable – Manage and monitor your invoices generated within iBuyNU.
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Left Area
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Description
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Organizational Message |
Communications area that Procurement and Payment Services will use to broadcast various news and updates.
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Quick Links |
Relevant/helpful links.
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My Resources
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Relevant contact information for University resources.
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Right Area
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Showcases
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Available supplier catalogs sorted by category.
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Additional Resources
For additional assistance please contact the IT Support Center at 847-491-4357 (1-HELP) or email servicedesk@northwestern.edu.