Financial Rep Meeting February 17, 2014

PURCHASING SERVICES NANCY MILBURN 2

Purchasing Updates EMarket Site Changes eQuote capabilities for EMarket vendors ◦ IT, Scientific, Furniture vendors P-Card Reminders Vendor Demonstrations Supplier Diversity Initiative 3

eMarket Site Changes New Interface coming in March 2014 Samples of new look Purchasing will provide job aids and comparisons of old vs. new on web site 4

New Phoenix Interface Classic user interface navigation Clicking on tab-driven navigation menus and sub-menus that are always present on the screen Phoenix interface navigation Clean, slide-out side menu that displays the available menu options 5

Sample of New eMarket Look 6

7 Current View of Menu Items New View of Menu Items

8 Action Items are found in box on left Action Items are found on top banner and can be accessed from any page on the site

E-Quotes Available in eMarket 9 Dell, Apple, VWR, Perdue, Herman Miller, Fastenal, TIG have this capability

P-Card Reminders Know your limits! Waivers must be obtained before the purchase, not after! Web site caution – look for security lock or site security icons Beware Terms and Conditions that are not customer friendly….. 10

Loaner/Demo Products & Equipment Vendor Tactic? Free Trials Loan Agreement for Short Term Evaluation of products and Services 11

4-OP-A-8 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY OBJECTIVE The objective of this policy is to ensure and promote qualified small business participation in state contracting, which includes small businesses owned by women and ethnic/racial minorities. OVERVIEW Florida State University (FSU) seeks, as a matter of policy, to provide opportunities for businesses, including small and minority enterprises, in the procurement for goods and services and construction or related contracting. Minority Business Enterprise The term "Minority Business Enterprise" means a company that is at least 51 percent owned, controlled and operated by a person(s) representing a racial minority group and is a citizen of the United States. Responsibility and Coordination Every employee who is delegated the responsibility to either directly or indirectly commit the expenditure of funds for the purchase of goods and services is charged with the task of making this objective a reality. Contact: Edward Acoff at

Purchasing Services Contacts Nancy Milburn Assistant Director Karen Gibson Associate Director 13