Supplier Request Form

Please review our Supplier List before submitting a Supplier Request, which is our extensive database of over 8000 registered and contracted suppliers. If you still cannot find a Supplier, you can submit a Supplier Request Form to request registration for a new supplier.

New supplier registration is a complex process that takes, on average, a minimum of one week. Suppliers need to sign up for the SAP Business Network with a free standard account, provide tax documents and agree to Boston University’s Terms and Conditions for Goods or Services. New suppliers should only be considered for rare products or services that are not available from one of our registered suppliers. The Supplier Request Form must be submitted before engaging the supplier.

Within the Supplier Request Form, describe the need for a new supplier and how often you foresee ordering from the supplier. If a PCard can be used with an unregistered supplier, that is the preferred method of payment. Sourcing & Procurement will also attempt, with your consultation, to source an exact or similar product or service from one of our registered suppliers.

Note: the Supplier Request Form is found on the home page of Guided BUying.

View the guide below for steps on submitting the Supplier Request Form.