Shopper Search Results
Once you have specified the Sources of Supply and have entered your search criteria, select the Search button. If matches are found, the search results are provided below the search criteria tab. The system will issue a warning message “Your Search has returned zero results.”, if no matching records are found. (Note: Commodity Lines that have the Inactive Line flag selected are not displayed in the search results). The search results are displayed in order based on their Source of Supply. Up to 10 rows are displayed at a time for each tab. If no results are found for a selected source of supply the corresponding tab is hidden from view. Purchasing History is displayed in descending order by date with the most recent purchase showing first. The Source column allows you to link to the related transactions, if applicable.
Available from InventoryAvailable from Inventory
This tab is only displayed if the Inventory Sources of Supply option is selected, and Inventory records were found that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. The results are first sorted by Commodity Code and then by Supplier Part Number with the lowest number first.
Indicate the quantity that you want to order in the Quantity field, and then select Add to Cart. The Shopping Cart icon at the top of the Shopper page is updated with the total items (lines not quantity) added and the total price. The Quantity field is blanked out after an item is successfully added to the Shopping Cart.
Available from MA CatalogsAvailable from MA Catalogs
This tab is only displayed if the MA Catalog Items Sources of Supply option is selected, and MA Catalog Lines were found that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. (Note: If the USE_AUTH_DEPT_SHOPPER parameter on the Application Parameters table is True, then only the MA Catalog Lines that belong to a Master Agreement with your Home Department listed as an Authorized Department are returned.)
Mandatory Source lines are listed first, and then further sorted by Vendor Preference Level with the lowest preference level being first (that is, 01, 02, 03, and so forth). This tab is further sorted by Supplier Part Number, with the lowest number first.
The Details button transitions you to the Catalog Line Details page, which provides details regarding the selected catalog item. Select the Continue Shopping button to return to the Shopper page.
Indicate the quantity that you want to order in the Quantity field, and then select Add to Cart. The Shopping Cart icon at the top of the Shopper page is updated with the total items (lines not quantity) added and the total price.
Available from PunchOut CatalogsAvailable from PunchOut Catalogs
This tab is only displayed if the PunchOut Catalogs Sources of Supply option is selected, and PunchOut Enabled MA Lines were found that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. (Note: If the USE_AUTH_DEPT_SHOPPER parameter on the Application Parameters table is True, then only the PunchOut Enabled MA Lines that belong to a Master Agreement with your Home Department listed as an Authorized Department are returned.)
Mandatory Source lines are listed first, and then further sorted by Vendor Preference Level with the lowest preference level being first (that is, 01, 02, 03, and so forth).
If you want to purchase an item that appears in this tab, then select the check box in the Select Catalog column for the desired item and then click the Buy from Supplier link. (Note: You can only select one row at a time from this tab, and your Shopping Cart must be empty.) This link transitions you to the Create PunchOut Request page. Select the Continue Shopping button to return to the Shopper page without making a purchase from the supplier.
The Create PunchOut Request page allows you to provide information regarding the transaction that you want to create. After you have populated all required fields you can click the Launch Supplier Website button. If you decide that you do not want to place an order, then you can close the Supplier’s website and return to the Shopper page.
Items selected in the Available from PunchOut Catalogs tab are not added to the Shopping Cart.
Available from Master AgreementsAvailable from Master Agreements
This tab is only displayed if the Master Agreements Sources of Supply option is selected, and Non-Catalog MA Lines were found that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. (Note: If the USE_AUTH_DEPT_SHOPPER parameter on the Application Parameters table is True, then only the Non-Catalog MA Lines that belong to a Master Agreement with your Home Department listed as an Authorized Department are returned.)
Mandatory Source lines are listed first, and then further sorted by Vendor Preference Level with the lowest preference level being first (that is, 01, 02, 03, and so forth).
Indicate the quantity that you want to order in the Quantity field, and then select Add to Cart. For Services, indicate the amount in the SC Amount field and then select Add to Cart. The Shopping Cart icon at the top of the Shopper page is updated with the total items/services added and the total price. The Quantity/SC Amount field is blanked out after an item/service is successfully added to the Shopping Cart.
Similar PurchasesSimilar Purchases
This tab is only displayed if the Similar Purchases Sources of Supply option is selected and similar purchases were found that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. This tab is first sorted by Vendor Preference Level with the lowest preference level being first (that is, 01, 02, 03, and so forth). It is further sorted by Supplier Part Number, with the lowest number being first.
For items, indicate the quantity that you want to order in the Quantity field, populate the Unit and Unit Price fields, and then select Add to Cart. (Note: The Quantity, Unit, and Unit Price fields must all be populated if any of the fields are populated for a given line.) For Services, indicate the amount in the SC Amount field and then select Add to Cart. The Shopping Cart icon at the top of the Shopper page is updated with the total items/services added and the total price. The Quantity/Unit/Unit Price/SC Amount fields are blanked out after an item/service is successfully added to the Shopping Cart.
This tab is only displayed if the Commodities Sources of Supply option is selected and commodities were found on the Commodity (COMM) table that match all search criteria entered when the Search button was selected. Note: Commodity Lines that have the Inactive Line flag selected are not displayed in the search results.
For items, indicate the quantity that you want to order in the Quantity field, populate the Unit and Unit Price fields, and then select Add to Cart. (Note: The Quantity, Unit, and Unit Price fields must all be populated if any of the fields are populated for a given line.) For Services, indicate the amount in the SC Amount field and then select Add to Cart. The Shopping Cart icon at the top of the Shopper page is updated with the total items/services added and the total price. The Quantity/Unit/Unit Price/SC Amount fields are blanked out after an item/service is successfully added to the Shopping Cart.
