Vendor Onboarding
Procedure
Following UCLA’s three-step onboarding procedure is critical for efficient and timely processing. This page is your go-to resource for successfully welcoming your new vendor to the Bruin family.
STEP 1: Vendor Registration
To begin the registration process, departments must invite a vendor via PaymentWorks, UCLA’s onboarding tool and vendor portal. Requisitions and Purchase Orders cannot be created until this step is completed. Access our Vendor Registration page for comprehensive training materials, including details on submitting an exception request.
STEP 2a: Payment Method Selection
UCLA offers various payment methods for its vendors: Virtual Credit Card, ACH, Zelle, Wire, and Check. Vendors will not receive any payments until they have successfully elected their payment method. Review our Payment Methods page for guidance on the appropriate method(s) for each vendor type.
STEP 2b: Electronic Invoicing Setup
After the PaymentWorks registration is complete, the vendor can enroll with Transcepta, UCLA’s electronic invoicing submission platform. Head over to our Electronic Invoicing page for registration instructions and additional information.