Procurement Training

HokieMart Requestor Essentials is recommended for anyone who has purchasing responsibilities for their department. The training will cover the basics on HokieMart navigation and how to submit a requisition. The HokieMart: Requestor Essentials training is available on Canvas within the Procurement Best Practices Course. Additional questions can be submitted to The HokieMart Team.

This training material is also applicable for an “On Behalf Of’ Requestor – an individual who orders for themselves or for their department. These users may typically be faculty members or graduate students who do not have access to Banner Finance and will need to order ‘On Behalf Of’ someone in their department who does.

The supporting documentation can be found on the HokieMart Training and Resources webpage.

If you are a HokieMart Requestor and Receiver, please take the Requestor session first. This will build a good foundation for you and serve as an introduction to HokieMart.

Receiver training is supported by the Controller’s Office. Enroll in the HokieMart Receiver Training in Canvas.

This course provides comprehensive trainings and information on Virginia Tech's procurement and purchasing processes, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to complete purchasing activities accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with university policies. Participants will explore the procurement lifecycle, including requestor, contract administration, purchasing cards, software procurement, catering, and surplus property best practices. Through practical guidance and system-specific instruction, learners will gain an understanding of HokieMart tools, approval processes, documentation requirements, internal controls, and the resources available to support responsible financial stewardship. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to confidently navigate procurement-related responsibilities while ensuring compliance with university requirements and promoting effective use of institutional resources. 

Register by using Canvas and sign up for the Procurement Best Practices course.  

This training class will cover an overview of the policies and procedures for sending items to Surplus and purchasing from Surplus. What makes an item surplus, how to declare it surplus, and what happens to it after you surplus the item. Class will include demonstrations, dos and don'ts, policy review and many other insights into Surplus Property. Class will also include how departments and other agencies can purchase items from Surplus Property. This course is strongly recommended for anyone that uses the surplus system for their department.

The training for Surplus: Overview and Best Practices is now being offered in Canvas within the Procurement Best Practices course.

This course will teach you the basics about contract administration of Virginia Tech contracts for goods and services. This course will also cover methods for resolving contract and contractor challenges and offer an important overview of Ethics and Conflict of Interest relating to contract administration.

The training for Contract Administration is now being offered on Canvas within the Procurement Best Practices Course.

This course will provide background knowledge necessary for entering and approving new low-risk, low-cost software. The Standard for Delegated Authority for Procurement of Low-Risk Software and IT Services establishes delegated authority for low-risk procurement of certain software and IT Services. This training reviews this new procurement process.

The training for Low-Risk, Low-Cost Software Procurement is now being offered on Canvas within the Procurement Best Practices course.

Receiving and Using a Purchase Card is now being offered on Canvas within the Procurement Best Practices course.