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Procurement and Business Services

Supplier Resources

Our vision is to revolutionize the way people conduct business at Clemson. We strive to provide a top-quality experience to each client whenever they need to conduct business at Clemson by providing easy-to-use systems and processes, dispensing intelligent and accurate answers, and creating easy-to-follow instructions to get business done.

  • New Supplier Information

    Once there is a need determined, Suppliers will be invited to register in buyWays. View the Supplier Registration page to learn how to register once you are invited. If you have questions or concerns in regard to a prospective supplier, please reach out to supplier@clemson.edu.

  • Current Supplier Information

    Active suppliers will receive an invitation to update their existing registration profile. Utilize the supplier portal to look up purchase orders, submit invoices and review payments. Accounts Payables utilizes electronic payment methods as the default method of payment for anyone doing business with Clemson University.

    Any changes needing to be made to your current registration, please log in using the email the registration was invited with to review your current supplier information.

  • International Supplier Information

    International suppliers have separate approval requirements dependent on their Visa type, reason for payment and location where service/activity will be performed.

    Homeland Security (IRS, U.S. Immigration, and Department of Treasury) dictates taxation rules, treaty eligibility, and work authorizations that we must abide by when paying foreign individuals/entities.

    All international suppliers will be paid via wire transfer. Wire information will be collected at the time of registration. International suppliers should have the appropriate tax documentation current and readily available:

        • Form W-8BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding.
        • W-8BEN-E, Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding (Entity).
        • Form W-8ECI, Certificate of Foreign Person's Claim That Income Is Effectively Connected with the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States.
        • Form W-8EXP, Certificate of Foreign Government or Other Foreign Organization for United States Tax Withholding.
        • Form W-8IMY, Certificate of Foreign Intermediary, Foreign Flow-Through Entity, or Certain U.S. Branches for United States Tax Withholding.

    For questions or concerns in regard to an International Supplier, please contact Pablo Unda punda@clemson.edu

  • Supplier Terms and Conditions

    Standard Bidding Terms and Conditions (PDF) Rev E - effective 12/1/24

    Purchase Terms and Conditions (PDF) Rev G - effective 12/1/24

    Service Provider Security Agreement (PDF)

    Contractor's Liability Insurance (PDF)

Supplier Portal

Use the links below if you need to reset your password or login to your portal. If you need additional help resetting your password or adding a new employee to your account, contact Jaggaer customer service by phone at (800) 233-1121.

Supplier Portal Login Password Reset

Registration

Chosen suppliers for Clemson University will be invited to register in our private eProcurement system, buyWays. See the timeline, process and related resources for registering as a supplier for the University.

Registration

Bidding

As a State Agency, Clemson University requires suppliers to bid on projects over $25,000. See instructions for submitting a bid and earning business through Ionwave.

Bidding

Payment

The University's Accounts Payable department utilizes electronic payments for suppliers. See our payment terms, options, policies and more.

Payment

Small Catering Engagements

Small catering service processes apply to events costing less than $1,000. Learn how to become a caterer/supplier for small catering engagements.

Small Catering Engagements

Helpful Tips for Suppliers

Parking

All suppliers must comply with University parking regulations. Suppliers, service contractors and construction workers must obtain a visitors permit from Parking and Transportation Services before attending a scheduled pre-bid meeting or a required site visit for bidding purposes.

 

Tax Information

Clemson University is not tax-exempt, with a few exceptions.

View Tax Information

Clemson University is a State Agency of South Carolina and is subject to make purchases in accordance with the South Carolina Procurement Code. Review our policies to address any specific questions you might have about the procurement process at Clemson.