WayneBuy is Wayne State University’s new online procurement tool, and will overlay Banner as the University’s official purchase requisitioning and expense reimbursement system.  WayneBuy is an easy to use e-procurement system to request goods and services, and was created to increase efficiencies in shopping, ordering, buying goods, and requesting reimbursements.

In order to help with the transition to WayneBuy, the following document provides an overview of the upcoming changes.

How do I access WayneBuy?

WayneBuy will be accessible on Pipeline under the Employee tab.  You can also access WayneBuy with either the following link: http://buy.wayne.edu or from the Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (PASS) website using your Wayne State Access ID and Pipeline password.

What happens to Banner requisitioning?

Users will shop for products, create purchase orders, indicate receipt of goods and services, view supplier invoices, and request reimbursements all within WayneBuy.  Financial information related to WayneBuy transactions, for example purchase orders and payments, will be synchronized with Banner.  While the transition to WayneBuy will not cause currently authorized users to lose the ability to review transactions within Banner, WayneBuy will be the source of record for all purchasing related transactions going forward. 

Will I still be able to create new requisitions in Banner?

The two systems will run in parallel for a period of 2 weeks, through Friday, July 6, 2012.  Starting Monday, July 9th, all new requests for goods and services must be initiated via a WayneBuy requisition. A job aide illustrating how to initiate a requisition in WayneBuy is available on the PASS website under the WayneBuy link.  The WayneBuy project team will be working with C&IT Security to restrict the ability of end users to initiate new requisitions from the FPAREQN screen within Banner on and after July 9^th

How can I learn more about WayneBuy?

Information regarding WayneBuy is available on the PASS website.  In addition, a number of training classes will be conducted in the coming weeks.  Access Training, Seminars, and Workshops in Pipeline for additional information and dates.

Who do I reach out to for help?

The WayneBuy system has been designed to simplify the purchasing process.  Easy to use forms guide users through creating a requisition and screen specific help topics provide users with detailed information related to required steps.  In addition, a full set of job aides are available on the PASS website.  For additional assistance, contact the WayneBuy helpdesk via email at waynebuy@wayne.edu or telephone at 7-3734.