ShopBlue 101

ShopBlue 101 is the first step to mastering our e-procurement system. This online course will help you navigate ShopBlue efficiently, from creating requisitions to tracking orders.

On this page:

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain an understanding of ShopBlue and its capabilities, and learn to navigate throughout the system
  • Understand the different types of orders and forms
  • Know how to submit or approve a requisition

Intended Audience

UB faculty and staff

Prerequisites

Laptop (in-person)/access to computer. Please have your billing accounting codes and funding sources available. 

Fee

Free

Class Schedule and Registration

Online Distance Learning ()

Dates: 4/16/25, 5/21/25, 6/18/25 (more dates to come)

In-Person (324 Crofts Hall)

Dates: 4/17/25, 5/20/25, 6/17/25

Instructors

Natalya Dean

Learning and Design Specialist

Business Reporting and Systems

310 Crofts Hall

Phone: 716-45-2067

Email: nsdean@buffalo.edu

Alison Meadows

Assistant Director of Procurement Systems & Operations

Business Reporting and Systems

224C Crofts Hall

Phone: 716-645-4521

Email: alisonma@buffalo.edu

Contact for Questions

Natalya Dean

Learning and Design Specialist

Business Reporting and Systems

310 Crofts Hall

Phone: 716-45-2067

Email: nsdean@buffalo.edu

Alison Meadows

Assistant Director of Procurement Systems & Operations

Business Reporting and Systems

224C Crofts Hall

Phone: 716-645-4521

Email: alisonma@buffalo.edu

The University at Buffalo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with any disabilities. If you require accommodations to participate in this session, please contact Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE) at (716) 645-4459 or training@buffalo.edu prior to attending the workshop. Please allow ample time for ODE to work with the Office of Accessibility Resources to arrange accommodations.