• How do I get access to MacBuy?
• Can I still use my departmental PCard?
• Will product pricing in MacBuy be better than what I am currently used to?

The new MacBuy website has answers to these questions and many more. The new site also includes slide presentations from the kick-off in August 2018 and the town hall meeting in November 2018.

This May, McMaster is transitioning to an online procurement system integrated with Mosaic. This new functionality uses an online shopping cart purchasing experience, improves reporting, and provides a supplier portal.

User testing has begun, and the pilot framework has been well-received.

“Being a shopper in MacBuy is as easy as shopping on Amazon. The screens are easy to read and follow, even without step-by-step instructions. Well done MacBuy committee.”
– Nancy Kolenski, Advancement Assistant, University Advancement

“This system is very user-friendly. Very easy to purchase items. Love the ability to share carts. I also like that you can assign carts and that there are three different levels of access (shopper, requester and approver). Great that the invoice goes directly to Accounts Payable in some cases and the document is stored within MacBuy. You can easily access past invoices (no paper).”
– Stacie Cameron, Health, Safety and Insurance Advisor, Human Resources

“I think you’ve got something pretty cool there.”
– James Dietrich, Computer Services Unit Project Analyst

Purchasers will be able to order supplies directly from 17 suppliers at pre-negotiated pricing without using a p-card. This makes ordering faster and less expensive, and will reduce pCard reconciliation work.

Watch for monthly updates on the project including training dates and onboarding information. Got a question that’s not addressed on the current site? Email project lead Terri Wetton.

Save the date: MacBuy Town Hall – Friday, April 12 10:30am-12:30pm in Council Chambers, Gilmour Hall