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Last updated: April 11, 2024

Find all the information and resources you need to buy goods and services, including UBC's approved suppliers, how to access Supplier Catalogues from Workday, when to use a Purchase Order (PO), and more.

Submit a Purchase Requisition

Log into Workday to submit a purchase requisition.

Refer to the Create Purchase Requisition guide in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions.

Purchase Through Supplier Catalogues

You may purchase certain goods directly from a supplier's online catalogue straight from Workday.

Learn more bout purchasing through catalogues.

Purchase from UBC Prequalified Suppliers

UBC recommends buying goods and services through these prequalified suppliers across multiple categories.

Learn more about UBC's prequalified suppliers.

Purchases under $3,500

A UBC VISA card may be used for purchases up to $3,500 (CAD). You may need to create a PO for certain cases.

Review card options and find out when a PO is required.

Purchases above $3,500

A PO is required in Workday for all purchases above $3,500 (CAD). Exemptions may apply in certain cases.

Learn more about when and how to use PO.

Purchases above $75,000

A competitive tender is required for purchases of $75,000 (CAD) before taxes and above.

Learn about UBC's competitive tender process.

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