Workday’s Requisition approval workflow continues to function as designed; however, some submitters are expecting faster turnaround times than the system is intended to deliver. To reduce confusion and ease pressure on individual team members, we are providing a refresher on the correct approval process.
Because everyone with the Buyer role appears in the approver list, users may try to expedite their request by contacting the first person listed—or the first person who responds—instead of following the proper approval path.
While we cannot change how names appear in Workday, we can set clear expectations around approval timelines to support consistent routing. Our goal is to reinforce the established workflow and ensure fairness, efficiency, and accuracy for all.
We appreciate your cooperation in following the established guidelines and refraining from reaching out to individual team members for expedited requisition approvals.
For more information, review the How to Create a Requisition for Non-Catalog Suppliers job aid.