Vendor Setup Guide 

This guide provides information on how to request the set-up of a new vendor in the Financial Information System (FIS).

A vendor must be set up in the FIS before a payment request to the vendor can be processed. Please contact the Vendor / Payee 204 Specialist with questions.

  1. Requesting set up of a new vendor
  2. Where to get help
Forms
Quick links to forms referenced in this guide are provided below.
 
Important Form Information:

 Payment Setup Forms

Payee_Setup_204.pdfPayee_Setup_204
Payee_Setup_204.xlsPayee_Setup_204
Payee_Setup_Instructions.pdfPayee_Setup_Instructions
Vendor_Electronic_Funds_Authorization.pdfVendor_Electronic_Funds_Authorization
Vendor_Electronic_Funds_Authorization.xlsVendor_Electronic_Funds_Authorization
What to KnowFilter
Requesting set up of a new vendor

Instruct the vendor/employee to perform the following steps:

  1. Complete and sign a Payee Setup Request_204
  2. Either mail or fax the completed and signed form to:
    • Mailing Address:
      • UC Santa Cruz
        1156 High Street
        Santa Cruz, CA 95064
        Mailstop: Accounting Office - FAR
    • Fax cover sheet and form to 459-3747:
      • Attn: Martha Danials - Accounting Office - FAR
  3. For new vendor requests related to a specific CruzBuy requisition, specify the requisition number at the top of the Payee Setup Request_204 form and either mail or fax the completed and signed form to:
    • Mailing Address:
      • UC Santa Cruz
        1156 High Street
        Santa Cruz, CA 95064
        Mailstop: Purchasing
    • Fax cover sheet and form to 459-3300:
      • Attn: Buyer Name for Requisition (if known) - Procurement and Business Contracts
  4. Do not retain scanned or filled out Payee Setup Request_204 forms on a computer workstation due to potential information security risks.
    • Payee Setup Request_204 forms may only be sent to the Accounting or Purchasing Office via mail or fax.
    • Payee Setup Request_204 forms submitted as an email file attachment will not be accepted.

Note:  The Financial Accounting and Reporting Office (FAR) will routinely have the vendor setup completed within two working days of receipt of the completed and signed Payee_Setup_Request_204. If the Payee_Setup_Request_204 is incomplete or illegible, it will delay vendor/employee setup.

Where to get help

Assistance is available for your vendor set up related questions from the Financial Accounting and Reporting Office.