BearBuy Tips & Tricks

How do I assign a substitute approver while I am out of the office?

Requesters:

  • On the left navigation bar, go to Shop > My Carts and Orders > View Carts. Then, click the Assigned Carts tab. Click the Assign Substitute link, and select the appropriate Requester name.

Requisition Approver:

  • On the left navigation bar, go to Orders > Approvals > Assign Substitute Approvers-Requisitions. Then, click the button at the top to Assign Substitute to All Requisition Folders. In the Assign Substitute pop-up, search for the substitute's name. Then the check the Include Date Range for Substitution box and specify the date range. Click Assign.

Voucher Approver & Match Exception Handler:

  • On the left navigation bar, go to Accounts Payable > Approvals > Assign Substitute Approvers-Invoices. Then, click the button at the top to Assign Substitute to All Voucher Folders. In the Assign Substitute pop-up, search for the substitute's name. Then the check the Include Date Range for Substitution box and specify the date range. Click Assign.

For more detailed instructions, review the BearBuy Training Guide for your BearBuy role.