Vendor Setup
Getting Started
- Setting up a new vendor is an online process using the Buy2Pay Supplier Portal. You must be set up as an authorized requester in the Buy2Pay Supplier Portal to invite or request vendors.
- Instructions, tip sheets, and user guides on how to set up a new vendors in Buy2Pay can be found here.
- For questions about setting up new vendors, email: vendorsetup_ufs@harvard.edu.
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Form W-9 Requirements
Vendor Types | Form W-9 Requirement |
---|---|
New US Companies | Yes |
Individuals who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents | Yes |
Reactivating an inactive vendor | Yes |
Reactivating an inactive site within an active vendor | No |
Registered Harvard Students (US Citizens)
|
No |
Temporary Vendor Setup | No |
Foreign National Individuals and Requirements
- New individual vendors who are not US Citizens/Non-US residents (including non-US Harvard Students) will receive a Glacier email to initiate the process. Please see the NRA Tax Site for more information about issuing payments to foreign suppliers.
- When reactivating or requesting a new site for a non-US vendor/individual, please include the email address of the individual in the notes field
Temporary Vendors
- Typically for vendors or individuals to receive a one‐time REFUND payment
- Can also be used in some cases to reimburse a foreign individual
- Can also be used in some cases to reimburse a prospective student
- Once the temporary vendor is set up they are only active in the system for 30 days
- The purpose for the need to use the "temporary vendor" option must always be explained in the "notes to CRT" field
Address Standards
- The Buy2Pay Supplier Request form requires a 9-digit zip code for US suppliers. There is a link included in help text in the request form to look up 4-digit zip code extension.
- Address Standards link within the request form to enter address in proper order
- When requesting new site for tax reporting or permanent legal address, remember to check the box which appears below the address you are requesting on the vendor request form
- Do not use punctuation in name or address except for: period, hyphen (-) or backslash (/)
Reminders
- You can check the status of a request by viewing your list of notifications
- The status of "IN PROCESS" indicates we are waiting for the required documents ( W-9 or Glacier paperwork) unless we have contacted you for something more specific
- Do not submit the W-9 form until your approver has approved the request