Tune-In Tuesdays: Procurement Virtual Office Hour
Join us every Tuesday from 1PM-2PM via Zoom for our Procurement Virtual Office Hour. Get expert advice, tackle procurement challenges, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. This is your chance to ask questions to our specialists directly! Why Join Our Virtual Office Hour? What to Expect Problem-Solving: Bring your procurement challenges, and we’ll […]
Search Smarter, Not Harder in RealSource
Searching made easy! The RealSource Search feature is designed to help you quickly find and manage your purchase orders. With five pre-built searches—like Open POs, Discounts Requiring a Receipt, and Invoices Requiring Receipts—you can narrow your focus and find the exact info you need. Just use the orders icon and filter by department to make […]
Understanding VCU’s Sales and Use Tax Exemptions: What You Need to Know
At VCU, we’re committed to ensuring that our community understands the policies and regulations that impact our day-to-day operations. One key area that often raises questions is how sales and use taxes apply—or don’t apply—to the university. Thanks to the Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax Act (VRSUTA), VCU enjoys certain exemptions that help us […]
Taste the Future: Revolutionizing Catering with More Choices
Virginia Commonwealth University is exploring a new catering solution to streamline the ordering process, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and offer departments more flexibility with a wider range of vendors—including local favorites. Why This Matters Catering is essential for university events, but managing orders, invoices, and compliance can be complex. We’re evaluating potential solutions to: […]
RealSource Update: Certified Businesses
The “Showcase for Small, Women & Minority-Owned Businesses” in RealSource is being updated to “Certified Businesses.” You’ll still find the same trusted vendors, now under the new name. Additionally, these vendors will be identified with a “Certified Business” badge within their profiles. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSource team.
Improving Invoicing: What You Need to Know
In Procurement Services, we’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency and provide better services. To enhance our invoicing process, we want to remind you of some important updates that will help streamline submissions and reduce errors. Changes to the Invoice Submission Process The address of deptinvoices@vcu.edu no longer active. Submit your invoices to our […]
Navigating Potential Price Increases: Procurement Resources Available
Heads up, VCU community! You may have heard about increased tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China. These changes could lead to cost increases on some products commonly used across campus. We understand that budget management is crucial, and we want to help you navigate any potential price fluctuations. Your partnered supplier catalogs […]
Procurement is Coming to You! Schedule a Department Visit Today!
Want to make your department’s procurement processes smoother and more efficient? We’re hitting the road to bring our expertise directly to your team! We understand that each department has unique needs and challenges when it comes to purchasing goods and services. That’s why we’re offering personalized sessions tailored to your department’s specific workflows. Whether you […]
Don’t Forget the Final Step: Ensuring Your Independent Contractor Gets Paid!
You’ve carefully qualified your recipient, ensured they’re set up in RealSource, and completed the all-important Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) form. You’ve even created the purchase order and received the services. Fantastic! But there’s one crucial step that often gets overlooked, and it’s the most important step of all: submitting the ICA Payment Request form in […]
Time to Say Goodbye: Retiring Our Old Invoice Email Address!
Just like a favorite old armchair, sometimes things need to be updated. We’re making some improvements to VCU’s invoice submission process, and that means it’s time to retire our old email address, deptinvoices@vcu.edu. Think of it as a well-deserved retirement! What’s Changing? Starting February 28, 2025, deptinvoices@vcu.edu will no longer be active for invoice submissions. […]
