Amazon Purchasing Training & Resources

Training & Resources

We want this transition to be smooth and straightforward for all our finance partners and stakeholders across Grounds. Our team is working diligently to develop additional resources to support you.  This page is under construction as of January 9, 2026. 

Quick Reference Guides: 

Troubleshooting Amazon Access

Email Address

Use your Non-Alias, UVA-issued email address, ending in @virginia.edu.

Good Example: [email protected]


Unusable Examples:
1. [email protected]
2. [email protected]
3. [email protected]
4. [email protected]

Workspace

Update your Workspace to avoid issues with accessing the UVAMarketplace.

Browser

Use Google Chrome fo the most seamless purchasing experience in the UVAMarketplace.

Allow pop-ups from the UVAMarketplace so Punchout Catalogs work properly.

Security Roles

Submit a Workday System Access Request to gain the Security Roles necessary for your 
purchasing responsibilities:

  • Procurement Shopper
    • Create and submit requisitions; FDM approval required
  • P2P $5K Requisitioner
    • Make purchases up to $5,000 without FDM approval
  • P2P $10K Requisitioner
    • Make purchases up to $10,000 without FDM approval
Restricted/Blocked Items & Debarred Sellers

Consider Contracted Suppliers before purchasing the following categories through Amazon:

  • Computer/IT Equipment
  • Computer Software
  • Office Supplies
  • Gift Cards

The following are blocked from purchases:

  • Debarred Sellers
    • SAM.gov
    • U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services OIG
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products
  • Condoms

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