Q: What is Supplier Diversity?

A: Supplier Diversity is the intentional inclusion of historically underutilized businesses in a company’s supply base to achieve innovation, cost savings, and increase revenue. Diverse businesses may include enterprises owned by Minorities, Women, LGBTQ, Veterans, Disabled Veterans and others.

Q: What are the requirements to be considered as a new diverse supplier?

A: The business must be 51% owned, operated, and controlled by any of the following: minority (Black, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Hispanic, Native-American), women (minority and non-minority), LGBTQ, veteran/disabled veteran or disabled.  Your business must be a certified diverse supplier with a current valid certification or signed self-certification found via this link /documents/8614675/0/Supplier+Diversity+Self+Cert+Rev+C.docx/db023052-0e4d-43d7-bd7c-131891103964 All products and services relevant to our business of certified diverse suppliers are considered.

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?

A:  supplierdiversity@te.com