At UMass, we are committed to highlighting stories that showcase our strong partnerships with valued suppliers. Today, we highlight Competitive Energy Services (CES), whose expertise and collaborative approach have supported cost savings and enhanced energy efficiency across the UMass system.
UMass has updated its primary procurement support email to A&FSupport@umassp.edu to improve communication and service efficiency for suppliers. Existing support processes and invoice submissions remain unchanged, ensuring a smooth transition and continued prompt assistance.
UMass is streamlining payments for foreign individual suppliers with Recipient Select Plus (RSP), providing faster and more secure alternatives to paper checks. The system supports multiple payment options and ensures quicker, reliable transactions across borders.
Easily keep your company information accurate and up to date through the UMass Supplier Portal. Update key details, such as addresses, contact information, and payment information, to ensure smooth transactions and timely payments.
UMass expresses gratitude to supplier partners for their vital role in supporting the university’s mission this fall. This newsletter highlights key updates and resources on supplier profiles, payment options, invoicing tips, tariff guidelines, new support contacts, and upcoming opportunities to strengthen collaboration and deliver greater value together.
Ensure timely payments by following UMass’s essential guidelines for submitting invoices correctly. Clear instructions and helpful resources are provided to help you avoid payment delays.
At the University of Massachusetts, our strength lies in the collaborative partnerships we build with our supplier community. As global trade dynamics evolve, tariffs have become a key consideration in procurement decisions, influencing costs and timelines. To ensure we continue working together effectively, we are sharing important UMass guidelines regarding tariff-related pricing.
The University of Massachusetts was recently awarded the Procure-to-Pay Achievement Customer Award at the 2025 JAGGAER Conference. This national recognition highlights its leadership in procurement innovation and operational excellence. UMass has achieved significant advances in automation, accuracy, and cost savings by reducing manual invoice processing by 75%. Through the strategic use of JAGGAER's procurement technology, UMass has streamlined workflows and improved efficiency across the system.
UMass has launched an integrated, user-focused upgrade schedule for its BuyWays eProcurement platform, aligning internal enhancements with Jaggaer’s Release 25.1.
