In FY2026, Supply Chain Management (SCM) will launch Graphite Connect, a new online registration tool designed to automate and streamline supplier onboarding for campus. SCM has partnered with Graphite to create an enhanced onboarding experience that features portal-driven data collection, validation, and ongoing supplier information management.

Scope and Key Benefits

The initial rollout of Graphite Connect will focus on onboarding new Goods and Services (PO-based) suppliers. Payment-only suppliers, such as those used on the BearBuy Payment Request Form, will continue to be managed using the existing form-based method.

How It Works

1. A campus department user initiates an invitation in Graphite for a new Goods and Services supplier.
2. The supplier receives the invitation via email and completes the onboarding registration in Graphite.

By joining the Graphite Connect network, suppliers will be able to manage and maintain their own profile information. The platform offers enhanced data verification and robust security protocols, helping UCSF reduce the risk of fraud and improve overall data integrity.

Further details about Graphite Connect and how you can support this important process improvement will be shared in future communications.