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Implementation Status: Complete!

Go Live Date: January 26, 2026

CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

We are excited to introduce the new CSUBUY P2P system that will significantly enhance your procurement and payment experience. Stay tuned for more updates and information on how to make the most of this new system!

Welcome to Procurement and Contracts鈥 Procure-to-Pay (P2P) site. This site contains information on procuring, receiving, and paying for goods and services. P2P is the implementation of strategic, standardized procurement processes that allow for the elimination of manual steps resulting in efficiencies through automation, risk mitigation, and cost savings for the CSU.

P2P is a platform for the procurement and payment of all goods and services except travel and reimbursements to employees and students. P2P is a comprehensive procurement platform designed to optimize the entire procure-to-pay process, ensuring seamless and efficient transactions from sourcing to payment within the CSU system.

Access CSUBUY听

CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P) will go live on January 26, 2026.

P2P is the CSU鈥檚 standardized procurement platform designed to streamline purchasing and payment processes by reducing manual steps, improving efficiency through automation, mitigating risk, and driving cost savings across the CSU system.

What to use P2P for:


CSUBUY P2P is the required system for the procurement and payment of all goods and services, with the exception of travel and employee or student reimbursements.

Use CSUBUY P2P for:

  • Standard and custom purchases
  • Catalog and non-catalog suppliers
  • Technology purchases, including computers and laptops

P2P supports the full procure-to-pay lifecycle鈥攆rom sourcing through payment鈥攑roviding a seamless and efficient purchasing experience for stateside campus departments.

Additional training and resources available in the Training and Resources Tab.

To Log In:

  1. Visit:
  2. Login using your campus User Name and Password.
  3. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the CSUBUY P2P Production Site.

CSUBUY Marketplace serves as a dynamic digital shopping environment, connecting CSUDH and other CSU campuses with a wide range of suppliers for easy access to goods and services, all within a unified procurement framework.

Important Ordering Guidance

  • For P-card purchases through catalog suppliers only.听
  • Stateside campus departments must place all orders through CSUBUY P2P.
  • The CSUBUY Marketplace will remain available for auxiliary partners only, allowing continued use of pre-negotiated punch-out catalogs with discounted pricing via procurement cards.

Best Practice:
When accessing the CSUBUY Marketplace, please open it in a separate browser from CSUBUY P2P. If both systems are opened in the same browser, cookies may conflict and cause system errors or ordering issues. Using separate browsers helps keep the systems properly separated and avoids unintended disruptions.

To Log In:

  1. Visit:
  2. Login to our campus Portal using your regular campus User Name and Password.
  3. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the CSUBUY Marketplace.

Current CSUBUY Marketplace Training Resources

The Key Benefits of CSUBUY P2P
  • Streamlined Processes:听Consolidate disparate data and processes into a single streamlined electronic solution, increasing automation to reduce manual inefficiencies.
  • Improve End User and Supplier Experience: CSUBUY P2P will offer an intuitive and simplified experience. Suppliers will benefit from electronic receipt of PO鈥檚 and submission of invoices, timely payment, and self-service access to check invoice approval and payment status. The campus community will have easy shopping and checkout, access to order and payment status, and a single tool for reconciliation of purchases and payments
  • Improved Data Quality for Decision Making: Improving reporting capabilities, enabling CSU to better identify shared suppliers and leverage negotiating power to drive cost savings.
  • Improved Visibility:听Access real-time request status updates, reducing bottlenecks and facilitating proactive issue resolution.
  • Continuous Improvement: CSUBUY P2P drives forward the strategic, systemwide focus on continuous improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
  • Punchout Catalog Shopping: Purchase directly from suppliers' eCommerce sites through CSUBUY P2P, minimizing the need for P-Cards.
Primary Stakeholders

Those who have the highest degree of impact or change required.

  • Procurement: Buyers and Contract Managers who review and approve requisitions and oversee purchases
  • Accounts Payable (AP): Technicians and processors who review and approve payments
  • Campus Supplier Management: Individuals who review and/or create supplier profiles in CFS
  • Campus Customers: Department administrators or staff responsible for submitting purchase or payment requests for business purposes
  • Department Approvers: Department financial users who review and approve purchases or payments and/or manage department budgets
  • Supporting Administrative Departments: Units within a campus that need to review a procurement request for a specific reason (IT, EH&S, Facilities, HR, etc.)
  • Suppliers: Individuals or entities that supply goods or services to CSU
Delegation of Authority

Purpose

This site outlines the policies and procedures related to fiscal delegation as governed by CSU Executive Order 1000. It ensures proper internal controls and responsible financial management at 好色先生, Dominguez Hills.

An individual with Delegation of Authority (DOA) has been designated to review and approve transactions and authorize the expenditure of monies. This delegation is tied to an individual鈥檚 role and responsibilities within the organization.

Authority & References

  • CSU Executive Order 1000
  • California Education Code 搂89720鈥89756

Delegated Responsibilities & Expectations

The President, CFO, and designated administrators are responsible for fiscal decision-making within defined authority levels.

  • President:听Ultimate fiscal authority and compliance oversight.
  • CFO:听Policy implementation and monitoring.
  • Delegates:听Authorized personnel by role and unit.

Key Responsibilities and Financial Stewardship Expectations

  • Understand the Nature of the Expense Ensure you comprehend the purpose and justification for each purchase or expense. All transactions must be accompanied by complete and appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Validate Funding Source Accuracy Confirm that the expense is charged to the correct campus chartfields and funding source. This ensures proper accounting alignment and transparency.
  • Assess Fund Availability and Sustainability Verify that sufficient funds are available to cover the immediate cost. For multi-year financial commitments, evaluate the long-term budget sustainability and alignment with fiscal planning.
  • Ensure Compliance with Spending Guidelines Confirm that the selected funding source is permissible for the type of expense, particularly when student fee revenue is involved. Adhere to all relevant CSU and campus-specific policies and restrictions.

The Importance of Your Fiscal Role

  • Uphold Stewardship and Accountability Your role carries significant responsibility and should not be taken lightly. You are a key contributor to maintaining financial integrity across the institution.
  • Maintain and Apply Financial Expertise This role requires that you either possess or actively acquire knowledge of CSU fiscal policies, procedures, and funding rules.
  • Ensure Compliance and Ethical Standards Compliance with all CSU financial regulations is essential. Your actions should reflect the highest standards of accountability and ethical stewardship.
  • Support Structural Financial Processes Your contributions are a vital part of the university鈥檚 financial systems and operational processes, ensuring decisions are sound and well-documented.
  • Align Expenditures with Strategic Goals Expenditures should advance the University's mission and fall within the scope of your budget authority. Your review helps ensure that spending aligns with institutional priorities.

Delegation Matrix: Authority Levels & Roles

LevelExample Roles/PositionAuthority Limit
1President;

Above $5M

2Provost, Vice Presidentup to $5M
3Deans, Associate Vice Presidents, Vice Provost, Athletic Directorup to $500K
4Management Personnel (MPP) or Academic Equivalent, Department Chairs, Faculty Directors, Associate Deans, Directors, Fiscal Officers (Budget/Business Managers), College Resource Officers

up to $100K

5Non鈥怣PP, Fiscal Analysts, or Administrative Support personnelup to $5,000
Faculty/Lecturer (Shopper Access in CSUBUY P2P)None (Zero)
Campus Facilitator Assistance

Your assigned campus Facilitators are:

Procurement

Payment Services

  • Jacqueline Kha, Accounts Payable and Travel Manager

Supplier Onboarding

Post Go-Live Support听
  • Please call Procurement and Contracts at 310-243-3799 or email your campus facilitators for assistance.
P2P Recorded and Upcoming Training Sessions

Shoppers & Requesters

Fiscal Approvers

Compliance Approvers

PRE-GO-LIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING

User Roles in CSUBUY (for Reference):

  • Shoppers: Employees who can search catalogs and add items to a shopping cart using Punchout catalogs or forms. Shoppers cannot submit or check out carts; they must assign the cart to a Requester for processing.
  • Requesters: Employees responsible for creating and submitting requisitions. Requesters review assigned carts, complete required form fields, and submit requisitions into the approval workflow.
  • Approvers: Individuals with fiscal authority
  • All Users: Anyone interacting with CSUBUY in any capacity

POST-GO-LIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING SERIES

DateTopicsAudienceZoom Meeting Link

January 27, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:00 a.m.

Introduction Lab (Navigation & Basics) - Week 1 (Day 1)

  • CSUBuy Marketplace
  • CSUBUY P2P Webpage
  • User profiles and preferences
  • User defaults
  • User roles and access
  • Notifications & notification preferences
  • How to search for and view requisitions, suppliers, POs (how to filter search results)

All Users

January 28, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:00 a.m.

Introduction Lab (Navigation & Basics) - Week 1 (Day 2)

  • Supplier Searching
  • Request New Supplier
  • Shop from a PunchOut
  • Shop Using a Form
  • Chartfields

All Users

January 29, 2026

1:00 9.m. 鈥 2:00 p.m.

Introduction Lab (Navigation & Basics) - Week 1 (Day 3)

  • Requisition Approval Workflow
  • Checking Out and Submit Request
  • Searching
  • DOA Review
  • Procurement Review Workflow - High Risk听
  • Search for Suppliers
  • Supplier Extension Requests

All Users

February 3, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:00 a.m.

Shoppers and Requesters (Deep Dive) - Week 2 (Day 1)

  • Shop from a PunchOut
  • Copying Chartfield
  • Form Type Review
  • Shop from a Form
  • Independent Contractor Review

All shoppers and requesters

February 4, 2026

2:00 p.m. 鈥 3:30 p.m.

Shoppers and Requesters (Deep Dive) - Week 2 (Day 2)

  • Forms (IT Software Request)
  • Request to Close PO
  • Payment for Unauthorized Purchase

All shoppers and requesters

February 5, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:30 a.m.

Shoppers and Requesters (Deep Dive) - Week 2 (Day 3)

  • Forms (IT Hardware)
  • Forms (Hospitality)
  • Blanket PO's
  • Cart Management (Copy Carts and Re-order)
  • Direct Pay and UPAR Review
  • How to submit request with 鈥淪upplier Not Known鈥 and when to use/not use 鈥淪upplier Not Known鈥

All shoppers and requesters

February 10, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:30 a.m.

Approvers听 (Deep Dive) - Week 3听

  • Requisition Approval Workflow听
  • How to review a requisition
  • How to use comments feature
  • Locate assigned approval queue
  • Review requisitions
  • Approve, reject, and return requisitions
  • Forward a requisition
  • Add Ad-hoc Approver
  • Assign Substitute Approver
  • Change Requests
All Approvers

February 17, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:00 a.m.

Receipts and Accounts Payable - Week 4 (Day 1)

  • How to verify receiving/create receipts
  • Payment status tracking
  • Advanced search functions

All Users

February 18, 2026

10:00 a.m. 鈥 11:30 a.m.

Receipts and Accounts Payable - Week 4 (Day 2)

  • Module 1: System Introduction
  • Module 2: Introduction to Vouchers
  • Module 3: Voucher Workflow
  • Module 4: Credit Memos and PO Changes
  • Module 5: Accounts Payable Reporting

All Users

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact your campus Director, Procurement and Contracts, Maria Hernandez at mehernandez@csudh.edu.

Key Dates and Transition Details

Go Live Date: January 26, 2026

Category听

Current Process听

New P2P Process (Effective January 26, 2026)听

Cutover Timing听

New Requisitions听/ Goods, or Services听

Submitted via PeopleSoft (CFS)

All requisitions, Change Orders, and Payment Requests (Previously Direct Pay) shall be entered directly in P2P 听

January 23, 2026: Last day to submit requisitions in CFS. Active requisitions and vouchers will continue to be processed in CFS.

January 26, 2026: P2P is live for all new transactions.

Blanket POs听

Submitted via PeopleSoft (CFS). Blanket PO's automatically close on July 31, 2026.

All new Blanket requisitions and change orders shall be entered in P2P.听

  • Blanket PO鈥檚 will remain in CFS through Fiscal Year-End, June 30, 2026.
  • Blanket PO's automatically close in CFS on July 31, 2026.
  • Change orders to existing Blanket PO's in CFS will use the PDF change order form.
  • New blanket requisitions and change orders shall be submitted in P2P upon go-live.听

Existing POs (including Multi-Year)

  • Existing PO's in CFS remain through the PO Term date or depletion of funds.听
  • Multi-Year PO's are encumbered on an annual basis and require a change order to encumber renewal funds.

Multi-Year PO requests will complete their current term, and thereafter be entered in P2P.

Example: 3-year contract, Year 1 ends June 30, 2026, and was encumbered in CFS. Year 1 will run its course in CFS, and Year 2 will require a new requisition in P2P. Year 3 will require a change order in P2P.

  • All existing PO's in CFS will remain in CFS through term date or depletion of funds, except Multi-Year PO's.
  • Multi-Year PO's will remain in CFS through the current term, and any remaining renewal periods will require a requisition in P2P.
  • Change orders to existing Multi-Year PO's in CFS will use the PDF change order form.

In-Flight CFS Requisitions, Change Orders听

Requests and Change Orders that are submitted prior to go-live听

Process in CFS ASAP, and transition new request to P2P after go-live

  • All requisitions, and change orders received before go-live, will be processed in CFS.
  • Starting January 26, 2026 all new requisitions will be submitted through P2P.

Direct Pay听

Submitted via PDF form

All new Direct Pay requests shall be entered in P2P using the Goods and Services Form.

  • As part of the transition to P2P, the Direct Pay Request form will be discontinued.
  • Direct Pays submitted to the Dropbox by 5pm on January 23, 2026 will be processed as usual.
  • Starting January 26, 2026, payments will need to be processed via P-Card or submitted as a requisition in P2P, with backup attached.

Suppliers / Vendors听

Vendor completes 204 form and provides to campus to create supplier听

Supplier self-registration via P2P invitation. Campus end users can invite new suppliers directly from the P2P platform听

January 15, 2026: Last day to request a new supplier in the CFS. For urgent requests please email procurement@csudh.edu.

Payments / Invoices听

Processed via CFS with invoice submitted to AP

Managed directly in P2P (suppliers able to upload through their supplier portal or submit to payables@csudh.edu.

  • Invoices for PO鈥檚 in CFS will continue the current payment process.
  • Payment for new PO鈥檚 through P2P will be processed in P2P.

Marketplace听

Campus Marketplace used to purchase goods through pre-negotiated vendor catalogs (Amazon, Staples, etc.) using a p-card.

  • P-cards are no longer used in P2P
  • P2P Catalog Punchouts can be used through the requisition system.
  • Auxiliary organizations will continue to have access to the Marketplace using TAP issued p-cards.
  • Campus departments will use P2P to process all requisitions, including punchout catalog requests.

Receiving听

Receiving Action completed in CFS until PO is completed

  • 3-Way: Receipt required in P2P 听
  • 2-Way: Verification required by the PO Owner in P2P听

If PO in CFS, Receiving Action will remain in CFS until PO is completed. Thereafter, the receiving function will occur in P2P.

Independent Contractors & Guest Lecturers听

ServiceNow ticket submitted for IC form. A requisition is submitted in CFS.

Process a requisition in P2P which incorporates automated routing to HR through P2P 听

Upon go-live, if an IC requisition remains in CFS, it will continue current process. Thereafter, a requisition must be submitted in P2P.

IT Purchases / ICT听

ICT Online form submitted to IT. A requisition is submitted in CFS.

Process a requisition in P2P which incorporates automated routing to IT through P2P听

Upon go-live, if an IT requisition remains in CFS, it will continue current process. Thereafter, a requisition must be submitted in P2P.

Branding and Logo Items听

Manual pre-approval via email.

Process a requisition in P2P which incorporates automated routing to Branding through P2P听

Upon go-live, if an Branding/Logo requisition remains in CFS, it will continue current process. Thereafter, a requisition must be submitted in P2P.

Facilities Pre-Approvals (Furniture/Vehicle)听

Manual pre-approval via email.

Process a requisition in P2P which incorporates automated routing to Facilities through P2P听

Upon go-live, if furniture or vehicle requisitions remain in CFS, it will continue current process. Thereafter, a requisition must be submitted in P2P.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between CSUBUY Marketplace and CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P)?

CSUBUY is the implementation of strategic, standardized procurement processes that allows for the elimination of manual touchpoints and steps resulting in efficiencies through automation, risk mitigation and cost savings for the 好色先生.

CSUBUY Marketplace is an online shopping environment that provides access to pre-negotiated punch-out catalogs and discounted pricing. The Marketplace is intended for procurement card (P-card) purchases through catalog suppliers only. It functions primarily as a shopping tool and does not support the full procurement and payment workflow.

CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P) is the CSU鈥檚 systemwide procurement platform used to request, approve, purchase, receive, and pay for goods and services in one end-to-end process.

2. How do I get access to CSUBUY P2P or request/change my role access?

Please work with you College ARM or Division Fiscal Officer to request access or additional roles. The ARM/FO will submit the User Request Form to Procurement and Contracts for processing. If an employee does not currently have a CFS profile, IT will route the Access Request Form for approval.听

3. Can I still use my P-card?

Yes, if the transaction is authorized under the P-card policy, you may proceed with P-card.

4. What is a PunchOut Catalog?

A punchout catalog is a supplier-hosted catalog that you access from within the CSU shopping environment, allowing you to shop on the supplier鈥檚 site while keeping CSU contract pricing and returning items back into the purchasing workflow. CSU campuses commonly reference punchouts as part of catalog-based purchasing.

5. What types of purchases should go through CSUBUY P2P?

All requests for goods and services which previously were entered in PeopleSoft (CFS) will now be entered in P2P. P-cards may be used for authorized transactions. Refer to the P-card Policy for details.

6. Who uses CSUBUY P2P?

  • Shoppers/Requesters (create carts/requests and submit requisitions)
  • Approvers (fiscal and other compliance/functional approvals)
  • Procurement/Buyers (purchase order processing and purchasing oversight)
  • Accounts Payable (invoice processing and payments)
  • Receiving roles (confirming receipt of goods/services)

7. How does CSUBUY P2P improve purchasing?

Benefits:

  • Streamline Procurement and Payment Processes
    • Consolidate Data and Processes
  • Improve User Experience
    • Electronic receipt of PO鈥檚 and submittal of Invoices
    • Easy shopping and checkout for Campus Community
  • Better Data Quality for Decision Making
    • Improved reporting capabilities
  • Increased Visibility
    • Increased access to data and information
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Increase efficiency and effectives

8. What is the typical CSUBUY P2P process (high level)?

  1. Shop (catalog/punchout or non-catalog request as allowed)
  2. Create and submit a purchase request/requisition
  3. Route for approvals (fiscal/compliance/departmental)
  4. Issue purchase order when required (or other method depending on category)
  5. Receive goods/services
  6. Process invoice and pay supplier

9. How do approvals work in P2P?

Approvals are typically workflow-based and may include department/fiscal approval and additional approvals depending on the purchase type (e.g., IT, compliance, or other reviews). CSU campuses emphasize P2P鈥檚 standardized workflow approach to approvals and transaction routing.

10. What if I can鈥檛 find a supplier?

If a supplier is not in the system, requesters may submit a Request New Supplier form. The Procurement and Contracts and Accounts Payable, Supplier Management Team will receive and process the request.

11. What is a form in P2P?

A form request is simply a form in CSUBUY used to start a requisition. Please ensure you select the form that best meets the purchase need.

Examples:

  1. Promotional Products = Hospitality Form
  2. Office Supplies = PunchOut or Good and Services Form
  3. Computers = IT Hardware Form
  4. Software = IT Software Form
  5. Maintenance = Good and Services Form
  6. Chemicals = Laboratory/Scientific/Medical Supplies Form
  7. Speaker/Performer = Independent Contractor Form if Sole Proprietor
  8. Construction (Public Works) = Facilities Form (Restricted to FPDC and Housing)

12. What do I need to include for Internal Notes and Attachments on my requisition, and are they required?

  • Internal Notes should include your Supplier contact name and email address, and the CSUDH Project Manager or Contract Manager contact details (name, extension, email). You should also include any other notes that you feel may be needed by the Procurement and Contracts team.
  • Internal Attachments should include, at the very least, the quote or proposal provided by the Supplier based on your scope of work. You should also include any other documentation that the Supplier provided you. Other documents may be required based on the type of purchase you are making.
  • Internal Notes and Attachments are required for all requisitions EXCEPT for Punchout supplier requisitions.

13. How do I add internal notes to the requisition after I have submitted it?

Add the notes as a Comment. Be aware that your notes will remain as a comment and not show up as an Internal Note on the requisition.

14. Where can I see how much money is left on the line(s) of my PO.

Search for the Purchase Order in the quick search field. Click on the Voucher tab. From here you can see all vouchers that have been matched. At the Line Detail you can see the amount that is still open, and the amount that has been invoiced.

15. Can I submit and approve my own requisition?

No, a requisition must be approved by a different person than who submitted it. Only requesters with Delegation of Authority (DOA) placing PunchOut orders under their limit, that are not flagged for additional approvals will be able to approve their own orders.
Supplier Resources

Please visit thewebpage for Supplier Registration Portal, Public Bid Portal, and CSUBUY Supplier Registration Resources.