Doing Business with Harvard

Harvard University is a large, diverse, and highly decentralized institution with multiple purchasing and payment processes, including purchase orders (POs), electronic invoicing, and purchasing cards.

Suppliers should contact the School or Unit directly for purchasing and payment guidance.

Suppliers

• The term “supplier” is a general term used to refer to any person or organization that needs to be set up in our eProcurement system to be paid. Suppliers may be individuals, corporations, utilities, hospitals, and other institutions. 
• All new suppliers must be invited by a Harvard representative to register in the Harvard supplier portal. We require completion and approval of a supplier’s profile before we can process any payment.  
• As an established supplier, you can utilize the Harvard supplier portal to manage your company information, view open POs and learn the status of invoices, and submit PO-related invoices electronically.