| Session | Topic | Session Overview | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 January 9, 2026 | Suppliers & Branded Items/Gifts | Reviewed supplier onboarding delays and tracking reports, plus compliant purchasing for branded items and gifts. | 🎥 Watch Session 1 Recording 📄 Session 1 Presentation 📝 Session 1 Summary |
| #2 January 16, 2026 | Purchase Agreements & Covered Services | Reviewed purchase agreements and Covered Services required approvals and requisition documentation. | 🎥 Watch Session 2 Recording 📄 Session 2 Presentation 📝 Session 2 Summary |
| #3 January 23, 2026 | Purchase Requisitions & Furniture | Reviewed purchase requisitions and furniture purchases, including ergonomic chairs and permits. | 🎥 Watch Session 3 Recording 📄 Session 3 Presentation 📝 Session 3 Summary |
| #4 January 30, 2026 | Purchase Orders & Software Licenses | Reviewed purchase orders and the software purchasing process, including VRA, risk, and contract review steps. | 🎥 Watch Session 4 Recording 📄 Session 4 Presentation 📝 Session 4 Summary |
| #5 February 6, 2026 | Purchase Reports & Life Sciences Equipment | Reviewed existing purchase reports to understand usage, needs, and life sciences equipment orders. | 🎥 Watch Session 5 Recording 📄 Session 5 Presentation 📝 Session 5 Summary |
| #6 June 12, 2026 | Common Procurement Forms |
Overview of commonly used procurement forms and when to use them. |
🎥 Watch Session 6 Recording 📄 Session 6 Presentation 📝 Session 6 Summary |
| #7 June 26, 2026 | Events & Catering | Explored the procurement requirements for events and catering, including food sources and key compliance considerations. | 🎥 Watch Session 7 Recording 📄 Session 7 Presentation 📝 Session 7 Summary |
| #8 July 17, 2026 | RFP Process: Strategies for Success | Learned when an RFP is needed, how the UC procurement process works, and how early collaboration leads to better results. | 🎥 Watch Session 8 Recording 📄 Session 8 Presentation 📝 Session 8 Summary |
| #9 July 31, 2026 |
Office Supplies, Printing & Copier Services |
Practical guidance on ordering office supplies, utilizing contracted printing and copier services, and understanding available purchasing options. | 🎥 Watch Session 9 Recording 📄 Session 9 Presentation 📝 Session 9 Summary |
| #10 August 14, 2026 | Third-Party Risk Management in Procurement | A practical overview of how to recognize third-party risk in procurement, when to pause, and which campus partners to involve. | 🎥 Watch Session 10 Recording 📄 Session 10 Presentation 📝 Session 10 Summary |
| #11 August 28, 2026 | Procurement Card Program | PCard session covering key program requirements, cardholder responsibilities and allowable purchases. | 🎥 Watch Session 11 Recording 📄 Session 11 Presentation 📝 Session 11 Summary |
| #12 Sept 25, 2026 | UCR Supplier & Contract Strategy | Planning, equipment loans, trade-ins and supplier guidance for equipment. |
🎥 Watch Session 12 Recording 📄 Session 12 Presentation 📝 Session 12 Summary |
| #13 October 2, 2026 | Life Sciences/Capital Equipment Procurement | 🎥 Watch Session 13 Recording 📄 Session 13 Presentation 📝 Session 13 Summary |