UCSF’s new supplier onboarding platform, Graphite Connect, launched on February 26 and is now the required process for registering all new suppliers who provide goods and/or services (PO-based). This system replaces the prior forms and email-based workflow, providing a more secure and streamlined experience.

Effective March 6, 2026, old forms for requesting new PO-based suppliers are no longer accepted. All new PO-based suppliers must register through Graphite Connect.

Process Guidance 

• New PO-based suppliers → Must register in Graphite Connect
• Legacy supplier updates and new payment-only (non-PO) suppliers → Continue to use Supplier Forms 

To support this transition, updated versions (v26.1) of the following forms are now available and should be used immediately:

• ACH Enrollment Form
• UCSF Substitute W9 & Supplier Information Form

Resources

• Campus departments: Visit Graphite Connect for Departments to learn how to invite a new supplier.
• Suppliers: Visit Graphite Connect for Suppliers for registration guidance.
• Supplier Forms: Visit the Supplier Forms page for access to the current versions and guidance on when to use them.
• Supplier letter: Share the Mandatory Use of Graphite Connect for New Suppliers letter with suppliers who have questions about the requirement. 

Questions? Contact the SCM Response Team.