What is the vendor profile creation process?

1. If you have confirmed that a vendor you would like to work with is new to Columbia University, you will need to secure a current W9 form from the vendor along with the appropriate finance contact person (name, email, and phone) for the company.
2. Submit a request to SPS-Finance to create a vendor profile. Please provide us with the vendor’s current 2018 W9 and contact information (name/phone/email).
3. SPS Finance submits the request to Vendor Management.
4. Vendor is contacted by Vendor Management.
5. Vendor completes online questionnaire (Department can complete for non-vendor payee).
6. Vendor Management validates information.
7. Vendor Management follows up with vendor/payee to resolve any questions or missing information.
8. Vendor Management approves profile, enters profile into ARC.
9. Department requester is notified that profile is ready for use.