Following the success of the A&F Buddy chatbot, UMPO Administration & Finance is pleased to launch a new chatbot focused on Travel & Expense services. Available 24/7, the chatbot helps employees quickly find answers to questions about Concur, Expense and Travel Policies, expense reporting, Bank Cards, reimbursements, and more by providing easy access to information from the Travel & Expense website.
UMass requires suppliers with AI or machine learning products to complete the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit or HECVAT. Learn what this means, why it matters, and how to prepare when requested.
Walker Human Resources Consulting, LLC grew from a single-campus engagement into a strategic partner across UMass. Hear directly from supplier founder Leroy Walker about what built this eight-year partnership, and discover what your story could be next.
Spring into summer with UMass. As fiscal year end and summer projects ramp up, UPST shares guidance on invoicing, compliance, bidding opportunities, and strategic updates to support your success this season.
Curious about bidding on UMass opportunities? Explore new bidding opportunities available through our competitive sourcing process. Learn where to find bids, how to stay informed, and how to submit.
UMass is evolving its procurement strategy to emphasize effectiveness, efficiency, and measurable cost savings. Learn what this means for your partnership with UMass and discover emerging opportunities.
If your UMass contract requires insurance compliance, remember to submit your Certificate of Insurance (COI). Learn what's needed, how to submit, and who to contact for support.
In preparation for the upcoming Fiscal Year End transaction dates, the Travel and Expense team has gathered helpful tips to speed up the process and avoid a last-minute rush at the end of the fiscal year. Please note the last day for departmental approval of expense reports in Concur is Monday, June 22, 2026. However, Concur expense report availability and processing are not impacted by the year-end close process.
Partnerships built on trust create lasting value. Follow Walker HR Consulting's nearly decade-long journey with UMass - from the initial assessment phase to system-wide impact across five campuses. Discover how strategic partnerships evolve and why supplier relationships matter to your procurement success.
UMass is streamlining payments for foreign individual suppliers with Recipient Select Plus (RSP), providing faster and more secure alternatives to paper checks. The system supports multiple payment options and ensures quicker, reliable transactions across borders.
