DCSD Amazon Business Account

All Purchasing restrictions for Amazon have been lifted. Please keep in mind that our DCSD unauthorized Purchases list is still in effect, and P-card users are expected to stay in compliance with the P-card program policy found in the Procurement Card Program Manual. Any violations could result in the termination of P-card privileges. Additionally, all orders will be internally audited to ensure compliance with DCSD's purchasing policies. Here is a list of our Unauthorized Purchases. Please email Strategicsourcing@dcsdk12.org if you have any questions.

For any questions, troubleshooting issues, or assistance with orders, please email b2benterpriseexperts@amazon.com and cc our Amazon representative, Frank Krimowski frankmk@amazon.com

Frank Krimowski – Sr. Strategic Account Executive
frankmk@amazon.com

Making an Amazon Purchase

To make an Amazon Purchase, you will need to log into your DCSD Business Account. Click on the search bar and type the item you are looking for.
After selecting the item you want to purchase, you can proceed with the checkout process as usual. If the item needs approval, it will be sent to Strategic Sourcing for review through Amazon. You will receive an email confirmation once the item is approved or denied. Please provide a detailed explanation of your purchase in the comments to streamline the process.

*Please note that any purchasing approvals may take up to 48 hours to be processed.

All IT and furniture items are categorized as restricted items. However, this does not mean that they are blocked from purchase. Rather, they will undergo an internal approval process during checkout.

For a more detailed step-by-step process, please refer to our guide on Amazon Business Approvals for Restricted Items. This SOP has detailed instructions on how to obtain the necessary approvals for purchasing restricted items through Amazon Business. Please reach out to Strategic Sourcing if you have any questions.
DCSD staff who purchase furniture from Amazon will be responsible for its assembly and moving items to a different location.

Creating or Joining a Group

To request a new group account or join an existing group, bookkeepers should email strategicsourcing@dcsdk12.org.

Amazon Business Training Videos

Amazon Business Approvals for Restricted Items SOP

List of DCSD Unauthorized items

Amazon Business Bookkeeper Guide

DCSD Amazon Business FAQ Guide

First Time Registration Document for Onboarding New Employees

Amazon Purchase Process Video Guide

In an effort to provide choice in your purchases and stretch your purchasing dollars, Business Services has established a Business Account through Amazon. The Business Account is set up under Douglas County School District. Each school and department will be established as its own user “group”. The Bookkeeper for each school/department will be the main group contact and his/her email will be associated with that group.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The District does not allow personal prime memberships.
Please use your DCSD email to join our DCSD Amazon Business account. Do not use a personal account to make any purchases.
All orders over $5,000 require a buyer's approval. Please send an email to StrategicSourcing@dcsdk12.org requesting approval.
As always, PCard limitations and restrictions still apply to purchases done through the Business Account.
Remember that buying from Amazon comes with various return/exchange/refund policies. If the item is being fulfilled by Amazon then their policies apply. However, if the item is being fulfilled by a seller, then the return/exchange/refund policy is that of the seller and not Amazon. So, always make sure you understand who if fulfilling your order before making the purchase. This includes charging tax. You will have to work with the vendor directly to get the tax charges reversed.

AMAZON BUSINESS BENEFITS

Amazon Business provides purchasing solutions that let registered businesses and their designated associates (users) shop on Amazon and take advantage of competitive prices.
Account users and features, such as payment methods and shipping addresses, approval workflows, and reporting options, can all be customized for our needs.
The District Amazon Business Account provides free 2 -day PRIME shipping or next day local express shipping from HiTouch!