Become a SJSU Supplier

We appreciate your desire to conduct business with San José State University. However, we will only onboard a supplier if they are actively being solicited for products or services by a university department. 

Supplier Resources

The California State University [CSU] system is implementing CSUBUY, a comprehensive procurement platform designed to optimize the entire procure-to-pay process, ensuring seamless and efficient transactions from sourcing to payment within the CSU system.

Visit to review supplier resources and access the supplier registration portal.

International or Foreign Non-Residents [IFNR] providing a service to our campus

Suppliers, students, or individuals who are working with San Jose State to provide a service should review the following information.

IFNR Onboarding Process

In order to receive a payment from SJSU, the following information must be fully completed before payment can be processed.

  1. May be contacted directly by UP for the Independent Contractor vs Employee Process.
  2. Must onboard through CSUBUY Portal via a Department or Payment Services Department request.
    1. An invitation will be sent from CSUBUY to the vendor directly.
    2. Please include a completed W-8BEN in CSUBUY.
  3. Must onboard through our Sprintax [via the Accounting Department]

Additional Information about onboarding for IFNR

Services Provided On-Campus

Individuals/Companies who provide a service on campus may be subject to the following:

  1. Federal Withholding of 30% may be applicable
  2. State Withholding of 7% may be applicable
  3. Depending on the tax review, both might apply to the payment.

Please refer to the following websites for additional tax information: