Skip to main content
NC State Home
Updated SIM Campus Manual

Procurement and Business Services

A stack of tote bags featuring the "Shop MarketPlace First" logo

Dec 16, 2024

13th Annual MarketPlace Expo: A Recap

Written by Chanelle Corpening. The 13th Annual MarketPlace Expo took place on Thursday, November 14th, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center. This annual event, hosted by Procurement and Business Services, had an amazing turnout, with over 500 faculty and staff in attendance. The thirty-nine MarketPlace suppliers and campus service provider representatives in attendance were…
The belltower lit up in red with fireworks exploding nearby

Nov 26, 2024

Celebrating Transformation: Electronics Restore

Written by Bill Carlson. As we prepare to bid farewell to Chancellor Randy Woodson, we would like to join the university in Celebrating Transformation and reflect on the positive changes that have taken place at the Materials Support Warehouse during his tenure.  Over the past 14-plus years, the warehouse has seen substantial growth in surplus…
A screenshot of the NC State University Solicitation Evaluation Guide

Oct 28, 2024

New Solicitation Evaluation Guide

Written by Kristen Shelton. Procurement and Business Services has been working diligently to develop learning resources to assist solicitation evaluation committees with conducting evaluations. Procurement Services began a partnership in 2014 with a third-party strategic sourcing software provider, Bonfire, to modernize and enhance the evaluation process for competitive solicitations. Using the Bonfire platform has allowed…
A screenshot of the Procurement and Business Services Vendor Onboarding website

Sep 23, 2024

Vendor Onboarding as a Value Driver

Written by Sharon Loosman. Vendor onboarding has been transformed into a strategic value driver for procurement operations at NC State. Through this strategy, we have ensured accurate and timely vendor records to mitigate risks associated with outdated or incorrect data.   Back in 2021, the Procurement and Accounts Payable teams in the Finance Division evaluated the…
Chanelle Corpening, Assistant Director of MarketPlace and Commodities, and Hays Poole, Assistant Director of Contracts and Services

Aug 22, 2024

Procurement Staff Updates

Written by Joel Bristol. Procurement and Business Services has undergone some reorganization after saying goodbye to Blain Woods, who retired from the role of Assistant Director of Procurement Services this year. We are pleased to announce that Chanelle Corpening, who previously served as the Strategic Sourcing Analyst, has been promoted to the role of Assistant…
Save the Date promotional image for the 13th Annual MarketPlace Expo

Jul 27, 2024

Save The Date! MarketPlace Expo

Written by Procurement Services. We are excited to announce the 13th Annual MarketPlace Expo! We are hosting both an in-person and virtual event because of the popularity of the expo. Join us Thursday, November 14 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the in-person event at the McKimmon…
A desk workspace with a monitor showing the Fleet Card Center

Jun 24, 2024

New Fleet Card Center

Written by Vicky Bradshaw and Sharon Loosman. NC State has partnered with Wright Express (WEX) to provide a limited credit card program called the Fleet Card. NC State employees whose department or college has given authority to purchase fuel and minor vehicle repairs for NC State-owned vehicles are eligible to apply. Fleet Card transactions are…
Sharon Loosman and Megan Catt receive the PaymentWorks Hall of Fame Award

May 23, 2024

PaymentWorks Hall of Fame Award

Written by Megan Catt. In December 2023, PaymentWorks hosted an event to honor vendor management professionals and the value they bring to this important area of work. During the event, Megan Catt and Sharon Loosman were inducted into the inaugural PaymentWorks Hall of Fame. They were selected due to their contributions to the PaymentWorks User…
Four people interacting with enlarged technology elements, including phones, security and graphs.

Apr 25, 2024

Life Cycle of a MarketPlace Order

Written by Chanelle Corpening and Eric Shiflett. Have you ever wondered what the process is for a MarketPlace order, from beginning to end? If your answer is yes, this article is for you!  Step-by-step instructions for how to place an order in the MarketPlace can be located in the MarketPlace Manual.  The Process 1. Determine…
Stylish workplace with modern computer on wooden desk near light green wall

Mar 21, 2024

Updated SIM Campus Manual

Written by Megan Catt. The Supplier Information Management (SIM) Team has been diligently working on updating the Supplier Information Manual for Campus!  When PaymentWorks first went live at NC State, the main objective of this manual was to guide campus customers on how to send an invitation to a vendor. Now that the platform has…