What is Bobcat BUY ?
Bobcat BUY is the application used by Ohio University to automate eProcurement and payments to maximize savings and increase productivity. Data from this system can be used to negotiate discounts and decrease the number of PCard purchases. The University assigns roles to users to control the workflow of items being requested. This allows planning units and Finance to monitor funds being spent. Training registration and reference guides are available below, as is access information. For answers to some of the most common user questions, see the Bobcat BUY FAQs .
Browser Compatibility
Please ensure you are using one of the following browsers when accessing Bobcat BUY :
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR)
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User Guide |
Quick Reference |
Video |
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12.2 User Interface Upgrade
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[ PDF ] | Play Video | |
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12.2 User Interface ERP Validation
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[ PDF ] | ||
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BES Program Overview
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[PDF] | ||
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BES User Guide
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[PDF] | ||
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BES Price Match Process
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[PDF] | ||
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Fisher Scientific Quote Access
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Download [PDF] | ||
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American Education Supply User Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Lowes User Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Lowes New Platform User Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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McKesson User Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Office Depot Catalog Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Pocket Nurse User Guide
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[ PDF ] | ||
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Sherwin Williams Catalog Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Staples Catalog Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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State Electric User Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Thermo Fisher Scientific (formerly Life)
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Download [PDF] | ||
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VWR Catalog Guide
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Download [PDF] | ||
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BobcatBUY Fundamentals
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Download [PDF] | Download [PDF] | |
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Payment Request
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Payment Request Approver
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Download [PDF] | ||
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Services Agreement
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Download [PDF] |
Requesting Access to Bobcat BUY
Access to BobcatBUY requires approval from your Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). To request access, submit a BobcatBUY Access and Maintenance Request Form (PDF) to the IT Service Desk. Basic Shopper and Requestor access requests will be fulfilled within one business day.