Supplier Diversity FAQs
What is Certification?Validation from a third party organization (e.g. NMSDC, WBENC, government entity) that your company is indeed 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a diverse supplier. How does my company become certified?You can begin the process by contacting a third-party certifier and requesting a diverse supplier certification package. VWR accepts the following Diverse Supplier and Small Business certifications. Provided is a list of the headquarters for each of the certifying agencies. Local or regional offices can be found by contacting the organization listed.
Does Certification guarantee a vendor's ability to conduct business with VWR?No. Certification only guarantees that a company has the potential to be considered (along with other vendors) for an opportunity when the right project arises. Vendors still need to be the most qualified and meet all other VWR sourcing requirements. Is certification required to do business with VWR as a diverse supplier?Yes. While all vendors are encouraged to seek to do business with VWR, only companies that are THIRD PARTY CERTIFIED as Minority, Women Owned Businesses, and Small Business are counted toward our Supplier Diversity goals. VWR does not accept self-certifications. What criteria does VWR use in selecting a diverse supplier?Selection criteria for a project are driven primarily by our corporate business requirement and need. Once requirements are developed, we identify supplier candidates whose products or services can fulfill the requirements. Then we may reach out to the supplier directly, or issue a Request for Proposal. What if there are no immediate opportunities available?Vendor profiles will remain in our database until the right opportunity arises. Vendors are responsible for updating their profile as events or activities within their company change. Does VWR have a online Vendor Registration Database?Yes. All prospective suppliers should fill out the Diverse Supplier Registration Form. Who may I contact for additional questions?You can connect with the VWR Supplier Diversity team at supplierdiversity@vwr.com. |