Approve a request (Approvers)

As an Approver, intake requests will be routed to you for approval when the request meets specific request data, such as location, budget, or role. You'll be able to either approve or reject the request and add a comment.

View approval status

You can view an request's approval progress on the approvals area in your request.

• View approvals area: If the approvals area isn't displayed, click the comments/approvals button to switch to the Approvals view.

• Matching criteria: Displays details on the approval rule or rules that routed the request for approval.

• Sequence: Displays a list of approvers and the current status of the approval process. Any comments from approvers will also be displayed.

Approve a request

1

In the approvals area, click Approve. The Approve request? screen displays.

2

Optionally, enter a comment about your approval. This will be available to the request owner and other approvers.

3

Click Approve. Once approved, the request either moves to the next reviewer or is submitted to the assigned buyer.

Reject a request

1

In the approvals area, click Reject. The Reject request? screen displays.

2

Enter a comment to describe why you are rejecting the request. This will be available to the request owner and other approvers.

3

Click Reject. The request is sent back to the request owner with your comment.

Reassign approval

1

In the approvals area, click Reassign . The Reassign approval window displays.

2

In Select user, select the user to reassign the approval to.

3

Click Reassign.

How will I know if something needs my approval?

When a request requires your approval, you will receive an email alert that a request is pending your approval and it will display on your Requests list with a Awaiting for approve label.

Why did I receive this request to approve?

From the Approvals area, you can review the Matching criteria section, which provides details on the approval rule or rules that routed the request to you for approval. Your company's Fairmarkit Admin defines the approval rules.

How do I track an approval?

Through out the approval process, you can use the Approvals area to track where the request is in the approval process.