We partner with schools, departments, and units to purchase a wide variety of goods and services, from computers and lab supplies to printing services. Here's how we do it.
Does a supplier need to be in RU Marketplace before you begin the requisition process?
Yes. If you need to add a new supplier, you will need to send an invite through PaymentWorks. You can find the PaymentWorks tile under the Supplier Portal under MyApps in your myRutgers portal.
Do you have to use a contracted preferred supplier?
No, but it is strongly encouraged that you use the University’s contracted suppliers as the first choice. The University’s commitments to these suppliers grant quantity pricing, which benefits all units. When you buy through these supplier contracts, you generally do not have to obtain additional quotations, or use the competitive bid process.
The time it takes to process your requisition depends on the nature of the items you are purchasing and how long it takes your unit to work through the approval process in RU Marketplace. Once your unit approves the requisition, you may track the status by typing your requisition number into the search field on the top right of the RU Marketplace page.
When viewing the sidebar on the requisition, you can track the current stage it is in. You can also click on the categories on the side bar to expand them to see who it is currently assigned to. View the Checking Requisition Status Job Aid for more information.
