Crimson Commerce

Crimson Commerce is the ºÚÁÏÃÅ’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform. It supports contract management, e-procurement, shopping, and sourcing across the university.

Benefits of the Crimson Commerce include:

  • Increased efficiency through automated workflows and approval processes

  • Centralized contract and document storage for better compliance, scalability, and flexibility

  • Greater visibility into spending, enabling smarter sourcing and cost savings

  • Improved user experience with intuitive electronic catalogs and supplier portals

  • Stronger adherence to DU protocols with enhanced controls over contracts, technology reviews, and spending oversight

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Implementation Updates & Announcements

Get ready for the eProcurement module launching on August 4, 2025.

Here’s how you can prepare:

  • Recorded ePro Preview Session (below) - An overview of how ePro fits into the Crimson Commerce platform and a glimpse of what's to come!

  • Training Opportunities – June - August (register below)

    • Benefited employees responsible for placing orders should attend Purchasing with Crimson Commerce – for Requesters.

    • Business Officers and approvers with Fund-Org access are required to complete Approving Requisitions in Crimson Commerce – Business Officers, and are also encouraged to attend the Requester training to gain a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process.

      https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/UFS/events/

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    Process documents, role-based guides, and tutorial videos will be added to this page as they’re developed to help you navigate the eProcurement process with confidence.

Be sure to check this site regularly for updates, announcements, training schedules, and helpful resources as we move toward launch!

Crimson Commerce Modules

Contracts+The Contracts Management module in Crimson Commerce offers DU administrators a centralized platform to submit, approve, and track contract requests. It also serves as a secure repository for finalized contracts, streamlining workflows and enhancing transparency.June 2024
ePro

The eProcurement module in Crimson Commerce (powered by Jaggaer) provides DU users with a centralized, user-friendly platform for purchasing goods and services. It streamlines the shopping and ordering process, ensures policy compliance, and improves visibility into spending across the university.

August 2025
InvoicingThe Invoicing module in Crimson Commerce simplifies the invoice submission, review, and approval process. It ensures timely and accurate payments, increases visibility into invoice status, and supports compliance with DU’s financial policies.August 2025
SourcingThe Vendor Sourcing module in Crimson Commerce streamlines the process of soliciting and evaluating supplier bids. It supports competitive sourcing, enhances transparency, and helps ensure DU secures the best value for goods and services.TBD
Data CaptureThe Digital Capture module in Crimson Commerce automates the intake of invoices by converting scanned or emailed documents into digital formats. This reduces manual data entry, speeds up processing, and improves accuracy across the procure-to-pay cycle.TBD
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Training & Resources

eProcurement Training

Course Descriptions

Purchasing with Crimson Commerce - for Requesters : This introductory class is for benefited DU employees with the "Requester" role, including Business Officers. Learn how to purchase goods and services through vendor punch-out catalogs, create requisitions for non-catalog items (contract and non-contract), assign carts for FOAP entry, and approve invoices once goods or services are received. If you are set up as a "Requester," this course will help you confidently navigate the Crimson Commerce ePro system and complete purchases accurately and efficiently.

Approving Requisitions in Crimson Commerce - for Business Officers: In this course, Business Officers will learn how to review and approve requisitions in Crimson Commerce. The class covers how to validate requisition lines against contracts, approve non-contract items, verify FOAPAL accuracy, and use internal and external notes to provide important information such as the PO email address. Participants will also learn how to handle purchase orders that require bid documentation and how to review and navigate the workflow summary to monitor requisition progress.

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Use the Direct Links to Register

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Check out Quick Guides and Detailed Instructions on the following processes:

  • EnterÌýContract Requests
  • View & Track a Contract Request
  • Check the Status of a Contract
  • Approving Contract Requests
  • Difference between "Contract Request" andÌý"Contract"

Publications

Memo to DU Community

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Bookmark this page to check for future Crimson CommerceÌýupdates, resources, and training opportunities. For questions regarding purchasing or contracts contact University Financial Services at 303-871-7600Ìýor ContactUFS@du.edu.

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Browse our knowledge base for help with frequently asked questions or submit a request at ContactUFS@du.edu.

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University Financial Services