Request Goods or Services
Within Unimarket, there are three core purchasing methods depending on which supplier you wish to purchase from. The three types are defined below, along with the corresponding content:
Catalogue Request
You can browse and request items from a catalogue that is uploaded and managed by the supplier.
Request Goods or Services – Catalogue Items – User guide
Request Goods or Services – Catalogue Items – Video (4:37 min)
Non-Catalogue Request
You select your supplier and provide detail about the goods or services you would like to request.
Request Goods or Services – Non-Catalogue Items – User guide
Request Goods or Services – Non-Catalogue Items – Video (4:53 min)
Roundtrip Request
This option will take you directly to the supplier website where you can add items to your cart then return to Unimarket to submit the request.
Request Goods or Services – Roundtrip Items – User guide
Request Goods or Services – Roundtrip Items – Video (4:35 min)
To view the ‘Create a Requisition & Receiving’ webinar recording, please click the link below.
Create a Requisition & Receiving – Webinar (30:55 min)
Request and Accept a Quote
A request for quote (RFQ) allows you to send a request for pricing of specified goods/services to selected suppliers. The supplier is then able to view and respond to your request in Unimarket.
Request and Accept a Quote – User guide
Request and Accept a Quote – Video (6:27 min)
Receive Goods or Services
Once your goods or services have been received, you will need to receive them within Unimarket. Please note that for some areas this task will be completed by the local Supply Chain hub.
Receive Goods or Services – User guide
Receive Goods or Services – Video (2:12 min)
Split Account Codes
Sometimes, you may need to order items for multiple departments or against multiple accounts. In this situation, one line can be split against multiple accounts, using the split account codes feature.
Split Account Codes – User guide
Split Account Codes – Video (2:44 min)
Requesting Hazardous Goods
Ordering of controlled substances can be done through Unimarket. Orders such as these will need to be coded with HAZSUB or PERMIT in the account code, to ensure they are reviewed by the appropriate people.
Request Hazardous Biologicals and Chemicals – User guide
Request Hazardous Biologicals and Chemicals – Webinar (25:34 min)
Amending Requisitions or Orders
This user guide provides guidance about when requisitions and orders can be amended:
