Procurement Services Blog
New Ricoh managed print contract
Procurement Services is pleased to announce that a new contract with Ricoh for managed print devices is now updated and available for campus use.
Workday contract number: SPC-012707
Ricoh Representative: Nathan Buffington
Washington District Manager
RICOH USA, Inc
Cell: (562) 455-6877
Service: 888-456-6457
Expeditors news
Expeditors has a new online tool, Expo NOW, that allows you to track incoming freight as well as calculate tariffs for imports. Make sure to sign up for the new tool.
NOTE: On signing up, you will be given guest access. Make sure to reach out to John Perkins for full access: john.perkins@expeditors.com
Tariffs are still in place
After the Supreme Court ruled that International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs were invalid, they were replaced with a 10%–15% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. This is a temporary, 150-day tariff that will expire in July unless extended by Congress.
Have you noticed the Supplier Request Form enhancements?
The Supplier Request Form, an intake form found in the UW Connect Finance Portal which is used to request new suppliers or updates to UW’s supplier records, had some enhancements applied in early March, including:
UW 1099 Payee Data Collection Threshold
The University of Washington is updating its internal policy regarding the threshold for collecting payee tax information for reporting purposes. Effective January 1, 2026, the threshold for collecting payee tax information related to Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC reporting will increase from $600 to $1,500.
March is National Procurement Month
National Procurement Month is a time to recognize the role of purchasing professionals in helping people change the world through collaboration, consultation, and financial stewardship.
While we celebrate our profession this month, the Procurement Services Department wants to highlight that our biggest success is working with you. Thank you to the entire campus community for your continued collaboration in getting the goods and services needed to move the University's mission forward. We appreciate our partnership!
New - Workday Quick Tips!
Ever wish Workday gave you a quick hint right when you needed it?
Now it does.
Procurement Services is excited to introduce Workday Quick Tips for Improved Navigation — a new just-in-time resource designed to guide you directly within your Workday tasks.
Rolling Out in Phases:
Workday Quick Tips will be rolled out in phases across Procurement Services to provide targeted support where users need it most. The first set of tips focuses on Expense Tasks, becoming available on March 19.
New! PCOE Microlearning Has Arrived
Need a quick answer? Want a fast refresher? Don’t have time for a full training session?
The Procurement Center of Excellence (PCOE) has launched a brand-new Microlearning Video Series designed to give you exactly what you need — in just 5–10 minutes.
Workday Change: Update to the Requisitions Worklet Options
Summary of what is changing: Workday is adding the ability to specify an order-from connection on non-catalog requests in the Requisitions Worklet.
Impact: Requisition worklet users will see the order-from connection field when filling out details for non-catalog requisitions.
Impacted roles: Requisition Requestors