CSUBUY
What is CSUBUY?
CSUBUY is the first step in transforming the way the CSU manages the Procure-to-Pay process. This change creates a foundation for future implementation of automated workflow, requisitioning, purchase orders, and AP functionality through integration into CFS and Oracle.
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*If you do not have access to CSUBUY, please obtain permission from your supervisor and then email Chris Lam-Vazquez or Bhavesh Patel.
Frequently Asked Questions
No problem, the first time you log in any time after June 1, you will have the same opportunity to configure your profile. The only extra step necessary is to alert Chris or Bhavesh so they can upgrade your access for you to be able to start shopping.
Please email chris.lam-vazquez@csueastbay.edu or bhavesh.patel@csueastbay.edu
There are no Exceptions, all deliveries go to the Campus 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. Hayward CA, 94542
If you have a P-Card you are assigned as a Requester, meaning you can submit orders for purchase. If you do not have a P-Card you can be a Shopper and assign your cart to a Requester for purchase. For more details, please see our end users process guide
Yes, all items you purchase from different supplier’s land in one active cart. These can be completed at checkout together, but will result in separate “PO’s” per supplier
Your landing page is your dashboard in CSUBUY. Any important information will be displayed here. You can also choose to receive email notifications when this message changes. Check your notification settings in your profile.
Please see the reporting section of the end users process guide
At this time, the suppliers enabled are approved and configured by the CSU. As time goes on, more suppliers will be added to CSUBUY
The same rules are applied as previously used in ESM
They are reconciled during your regular P-Card reconciliation period. See our website for more details on the P-Card reconciliation process.
We are seeking input on what other types of training you might need. CSUBUY in this phase is fairly simple, but if there is a topic not covered please let us know so we can assist with specific training
If you click a punch out catalog in error, you can use the “Cancel Punch out” button typically found in the upper right corner of your catalog window
Departmental Resources
For any Staples related inquiries, please contact:
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Campos | Buyer | 510-885-3959 | diego.campos@csueastbay.edu |
| Todd Smith | Staples Representative | 510-608-6603 | todd.smith@staples.com |
Contact Us
- Student Services and Administration, SA2750
- California State University, East Bay
- 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
- Hayward, CA 94542
- Chris Lam-Vazquez
- Purchasing Team Lead and Contracts Administrator
- Phone: 510-885-7606
- Email: chris.lam-vazquez@csueastbay.edu
- Bhavesh Patel
- Buyer II
- Phone: 510-885-3842
- Email: bhavesh.patel@csueastbay.edu