Rice University partners with suppliers to provide goods and/or services. Suppliers are both businesses and individuals who are actively engaged in business with the University or are being considered for various opportunities around campus. The Rice University Procure-to-Pay Department requires all active suppliers to register in the Rice University supplier portal upon invitation.
How do Rice departments request a supplier be added to iO?
Departments will submit a HCM/FIN Help Desk service request to the Supplier Registration/Activation category to initiate a supplier adoption. Please note that the HCM/FIN Help Desk is only open to Rice University users.
Preferred Suppliers
Find Rice University-approved suppliers for common purchases.
Current Suppliers
Information for businesses already registered as suppliers for Rice.
Prospective Suppliers
Interested in becoming a supplier for Rice University? Start here:
• Conflict of Interest
• Supplier Inquiry Form
• Supplier Requirements
• Terms & Conditions

Questions?
For assistance with supplier record modifications or portal assistance, please email suppliers@rice.edu.
