> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mapc.gitbook.io/digital-workflows/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mapc.gitbook.io/digital-workflows/master.md).

# Digital Purchasing Workflow

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Video overview of the Submission process
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Our purchasing process has changed since March 2020. **Purchasing now requires two parts.** Purchasing requires both a purchase order approval and a completed request to pay the vendor.
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*Get the needed approvals to purchase*&#x20;

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[Step 1: Purchase Order](/digital-workflows/requesting-approval-to-buy/purchase-order.md)
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*Request MAPC pay for product or service*

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[Step 2 : Request to Pay / Receipts](/digital-workflows/requesting-approval-to-buy/request-to-pay.md)
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[Workflow for Expense Reports](/digital-workflows/untitled-1.md)
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[Workflow for Contracts](/digital-workflows/untitled-2.md)
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**Wondering how the form will go to the next signer?** Once you complete the form and press “submit”, you’ll be prompted to add in the next signers (project director/manager, chief procurement officer, and any other needed signatures such as Rebecca’s or Peter’s, depending on form)
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