Crimson Commerce

Crimson Commerce is the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, designed to streamline contract management, purchasing, sourcing, and vendor engagement across campus. It offers a more efficient and transparent procurement process by centralizing contracts and documentation, providing real-time visibility into spending, and ensuring alignment with DU policies. With user-friendly features like electronic catalogs and supplier portals, Crimson Commerce enhances the overall purchasing experience.

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Implementation Updates & Announcements

E-Procurement goes live on August 4!

The Crimson Commerce e-Procurement module streamlines how DU manages purchasing, approvals, and vendor interactions. Here is how you can prepare:

  • Register for Training

    Purchasing with Crimson Commerce – for Requesters
    Required for benefited employees who place orders.

    Approving Requisitions in Crimson Commerce – for Business Officers
    Required for approvers with Fund-Org access.
    Business Officers should also attend the Requester course.Ìý

    View Classes and REGISTER

  • Watch the eProcurement PreviewÌý

    Learn how eProcurement fits into the Crimson Commerce platform and get a sneak peek at what’s coming. The Crimson Commerce eProcurement PREVIEW session was held 4/10/25.

    Review the ePro PREVIEW Slides

  • Explore Resources

    Check back to this page frequently for links to helpful tools, including step-by-step guides, role-based reference materials, and tutorial videos.

Contracts+ Resources

Check out 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"

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

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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