Purchase Request Delegates
Use the Purchase Request Delegates page to:
Add a delegate - assign another purchase request user to act on your behalf and define the tasks that delegate can complete.
Edit the tasks assigned to an existing delegate.
Delete a delegate.
Access
To access this option, click Profile > Profile Settings > Purchase Request Delegates (in the Invoice Settings section of the left-side menu).
Add a delegate
To add a delegate:
On the Purchase Request Delegates page, click Add Delegate. The search area appears.
Type at least the first three letters of the search criteria (employee's name, email address, etc.).
When the desired employee appears, click the name.
Select the desired delegate options.
Option
Description
Can Prepare
If selected, the delegate can create purchase requests on your behalf.
Can Submit
If selected, the delegate can submit purchase requests on your behalf.
NOTE: If you do not allow the delegate to submit, you receive an email notification when the delegate has completed the purchase request and it is ready for submission.
Can View Receipts
If selected, the delegate can view receipt images on your behalf.
Receives Emails
If selected, the delegate receives a copy of each purchase request-related email that you receive, except for approval emails.
Can Approve
If selected, the delegate can approve purchase requests on your behalf, without date constraints.
Can Approve Temporary
If selected, the delegate can approve purchase requests on your behalf but only for the specified period. If you select this option, you must also select beginning and ending date.
Receives Approval Emails
If selected, the delegate receives a copy of each purchase request approval-related email that you receive.
NOTE: The delegate cannot approve or reject the purchase request via email.
Click Save.
Edit delegate information
To edit delegate information:
On the Purchase Request Delegates page, make the desired changes. (Refer to the information about adding delegates for descriptions of the various options.)
Click Save.
Delete a delegate
To delete a delegate:
On the Purchase Request Delegates page, select the check box to the left of the desired delegate.
Click Delete.