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Starting September 28, we invite you to request procurement support via our new Intake Portal. After sharing information about your specific needs, a member of our team will contact you. For additional questions, please email purchasing.helpdesk@yale.edu.

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Recently Updated Guidelines

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask our valued suppliers to observe updated guidelines on the Suppliers Guidelines page. Answers to additional questions regarding campus packages and mail delivery, supply orders and delivery of products, and more can be found on the Workplace Guidance FAQs page.

The Workday Supplier Portal is a self-service tool that will allow suppliers to directly access their information during the “procure-to-pay” lifecycle. The Supplier Portal is accessed via a secured website and includes the following functionality: viewing purchase orders, viewing invoice status, and maintaining supplier master data such as contact information, addresses, and bank accounts.

Access Service:
To gain access to the Supplier portal, please fill out the Supplier Portal Disclaimer form and send to askfinance@yale.edu with “Supplier Portal Disclaimer” in the subject line of the email. 

Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Supplier Portal? 
The Supplier Portal is a secure self-service tool that will allow you to view purchase orders and invoices, and maintain supplier data such as contact information, addresses, and bank accounts.

Is there a fee for using the Supplier Portal?
No, there is no fee for your company to use the Supplier Portal.

What are the technical requirements for using the Supplier Portal?
There is no technical set-up required by your company. The Supplier Portal is accessed via a secured website; an internet connection is the only requirement.

What training is provided for the Supplier Portal?
Ongoing web-based training is available on the Yale Procurement website.

What can I view in the Supplier Portal?
All users from your company will be able to view Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Payment Status in the Supplier Portal. One administrator from your company will be able to manage supplier master data such as contact information, address, and bank account information.

Who do I contact with questions regarding the Supplier Portal?
Please contact Yale Shared Services at askfinance@yale.edu or (203) 432-5394 if you have any questions.

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