Purchase Order and Requisition Tracking (PORT)
PORT is the purchasing system for East Carolina University.
Users access PORT for creating, tracking, and/or approving requisitions. The ECU PORT system makes the process of purchasing quick and convenient through its browser-based screens. Online catalog shopping, placing requisition requests, purchase order tracking, order history, and other features help departments keep track of their spending. Online approvals and electronic distribution of purchase orders to vendors reduces processing time, and paperwork, and provides a cost savings to the University.
The following task are required to access PORT for creating, tracking, and/ or approving requisitions at East Carolina University:
- Attend PORT Purchasing Training – for PORT Requisitioner role
- Attend PORT Approval Training – for PORT Division Approver role
- Complete the Banner Finance Security Form in PiratePort – select one of the appropriate roles below for the Purchasing & Procurement section:
- PORT Requisitioner – creates & tracks Requisitions
- PORT Division Approver – approves requisition at the Department / Division level – can also create requisition
To register for training, sign into Cornerstone -> Learning -> Events Calendar -> search calendar for PORT Purchasing and Approval Training.