Buyway
Buyway is Miami's online marketplace. It allows you to purchase goods and services and request payments. Buyway provides easy access to multiple supplier catalogs with University-negotiated pricing, and a comprehensive workflow tool for electronic purchase approvals.
Buyway can be used for multiple types of transactions:
- Granting prizes, awards, scholarships, or stipends to individuals.
- Purchasing office and lab supplies, and making technology purchases.
- Requesting a bidding opportunity and submitting contracts for review and approval.
- Creating a Purchase Order (PO) and paying suppliers and individuals for goods or services.
- Reimbursing and refunding individuals for expenses that are not related to travel.
Training
To become a Buyway Requestor or Approver, you must complete training. We offer training for both new University employees and student organizations.
You can complete training by self-enrolling in the appropriate Canvas course:
Documentation
Almost all transactions in Buyway will require some sort of supporting documentation. Access resources for the following tasks:
Review the Handbook
Use of Buyway is subject to Strategic Procurement's Purchasing Handbook.
Request Buyway Access
Complete a Buyway Security Request to become an approver or requestor in Buyway.
Practice in Buyway Test
Use Buyway Test to develop new features and test hypothetical transactions.