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December 6, 2022

Smart Solutions Updated Supplier Status

As of January 1, 2023, Smart Solutions will no longer be a University-wide Contracted Supplier. Departments may continue to purchase directly from Smart Solutions through the Non-...
December 2, 2022

Upcoming Downtime for the PantherExpress System

The PantherExpress System will be unavailable starting 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, through 12 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022. This downtime is due to the upgrade...
November 23, 2022

Winter Recess 2022 – Important Reminders & Dates

With the University’s Winter Recess approaching (December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023), we wanted to send a few reminders as well as the schedule for Purchase, Pay & Travel...
November 22, 2022

New University-wide Contracted Supplier: Hunt Optics & Imaging Inc., dba B&B Microscopes

We are pleased to announce a new University-wide Contracted Supplier – Hunt Optics & Imaging Inc...
November 21, 2022

Announcing PrintGizmo for Print & Graphic Design Orders

We are excited to announce the launch of eLynxx’s PrintGizmo, which is intended to streamline the process for ordering print and graphic design services from University-wide Contracted Suppliers....
November 17, 2022

America To Go: Available For Your Holiday & Year-end Events!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year with the holidays fast approaching, bringing with them the close of another calendar year! As we enter into the holiday season and prepare for meetings and...
October 31, 2022

Staff Update Impacting Conferences & Events

Please review the following which is intended to inform you of a staffing update in Purchasing Services, impacting conferences and events:

  • As of September 5, 2022, Melissa Vrana has...
October 14, 2022

Simplified Ordering from the UPMC Genome Center

The following information is intended to simplify ordering from the UPMC Genome Center (“UGC”) in the PantherExpress System:

When ordering from the UPMC Genome Center, please choose...
September 19, 2022

New User Interface for Concur Beginning October 1, 2022

Beginning October 1, 2022, Concur will feature the NextGen User Interface (UI) for expenses. The...
September 14, 2022

Apple Product Lead Times + Price Increase for Paper Products

Please review the following important updates related to price increases for paper products from SUPRA/ODP Business Solutions and increased lead times for certain Apple products from SHI:

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August 26, 2022

Update: Dependent Care Reimbursement with Externally Funded Awards

In January 2022, we shared information to clarify the University’s current policies and processes related to dependent care reimbursement. This was in response to some external funding agencies,...
August 22, 2022

Important Update: Vincent Payment Solutions

The Vincent Payment Solutions system is used for paying research participants and individuals for...
August 10, 2022

Improved Travel Booking Process

Booking travel through Concur and leveraging negotiated rates available through...
August 1, 2022

Delivery Location for Matheson Gas Orders

We wanted to inform you that Matheson Gas has several new drivers delivering to the University of Pittsburgh. To ensure that orders of gases...
July 18, 2022

New Ink and Toner Recycling Program

A new ink and toner recycling program is now available! This exciting new program is offered by SUPRA Office Solutions, the University-wide Contracted Supplier for office supplies, in...