Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - Internal Departments
Below are some of the most frequently ask questions to the purchasing department.
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A: There are multiple ways to look up a J Number, depending on your report access in Banner.
1. The "FTMVEND" Search Function: Click the down arrow within FTMVEND or type "FTIIDEN" in banner's "Go To..." search function. Click the red "X" (Cancel Query) in the top middle and then the "Rollback" arrow in the top left. Deselect "Vendors" and Select "All". Click in the "Last Name" Field and type in the Last Name or Vendor Name. (Note: This search function is case sensitive. If you type %aram% for Aramark, it will not show the correct Vendor. You must capitalize the A: "%Aram%")
2. The "FOAIDEN" Search Function: Click the down arrow within FOAIDEN or type "GUIALTI" in banner's "Go To..." search
function . Type what information you have into the appropriate field (line 1) and
execute query (F8). If you are unsure of the spelling of a name, Type "%" before and
after a portion of the word. Note: the less you type, the greater the chance that
the correct J Number will appear on the list. (Example: If you are looking for the
vendor Aramark, type "%aram%" and then hit F8)
A: Please contact the USA Purchasing Department at (251) 460-6151 to obtain additional information regarding how to create a requisition in Banner.
A: In Banner 9 Self Service/Financial Information/My Requisitions Dashboard, the current status of your requisition can be accessed by clicking the Information Button on the line that corresponds to your requisition. Here you will see a list of approval queues that have been satisfied as well as a list of approval queues that have not yet been satisfied.
A: In Banner 9 Self Service/Financial Information/My Requisitions Dashboard, all requisitions that are incomplete or have been disapproved will be listed under the Draft Requisitions section. All requisitions that have been completed but not yet fully approved will be listed under the Pending Requisitions section. All requisitions that have completed the approval cycle and have been converted to a purchase order will be listed under the Completed Requisitions and will list the corresponding purchase order number.
A: To check the status of payment against a Purchase Order in Banner:
Type "FOIDOCH" in banner's "Go To..." search function. Type "PO" in the section for
Document Type. Enter your Purchase Order Number as the Document Code. Click the "Next
Block" Icon (or Ctrl + Page Down). A list of any invoice associated with the Purchase
Order will be listed. A Status of "O" denotes an open/unpaid invoice. "P" denotes
the invoice has been paid. Corresponding Check Numbers will be listed to the right.
(Note: ACH payments have "!" in front of the check number)
A: Due to the high volume of furniture purchases during each Fiscal Year, all furniture must be ordered through a State Contract or a Cooperative Purchasing Contract. All Banner requisitions for furniture must be made payable to the manufacturer and include the contract number, quote number, and dealer information.
Please reference: State Contracts - Cooperative Purchasing Contracts
*You may not order from other local stores (ex. Staples, Office Depot). Click Here for Details. This includes using personal funds and requesting reimbursement.
A: Visit the USA Vendor Onboarding Portal at https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/purchasingdepartment/vendor-onboarding/ for details.
A: For vehicle renting options, click here.
A: For additional questions concerning vehicle rentals, check out our FAQ page for rentals.
A: Please refer to the information on our "Credit Application Process" Page.
A: Detailed instructions may be found here.