Supplier Diversity
We actively seek to bring diverse businesses, including minority- owned, women- owned , veteran- owned, disabled- owned, and LGBT- owned companies, into our network of suppliers. We currently partner with more than 1,500 diverse suppliers.
Leading by example.
“Sodexo is committed to providing diverse companies with opportunities to grow and develop, and we actively seek to bring these vendors into our network of suppliers. Expanding our supplier base is good for the vendors, good for local economies, and good for our customers. Products and services from a diverse supplier base provide us with the finest products for our menus, high quality goods, and great service, making our offerings to our customers stronger and more competitive. In turn, our vendors benefit from wider exposure and our best practices - a win-win for both companies.” - George Chavel, President & CEO, Sodexo Inc.
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Diverse Vendor of the Year - 2011
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Sodexo is committed to supporting diverse growth and development in the communities we serve. To achieve this, our company has a full time Supplier Diversity staff that is focused solely on pursuing these opportunities.
Every year, Sodexo continues to increase our spend with diverse business enterprises that provide us with products and services that meet our high standards of quality, competitive pricing, and service. We currently partner with more than 1,500 diverse suppliers.
Doing Business with Sodexo
Opportunities for diverse suppliers range from regional to national contracts. Among the products and services for which we contract:
- Consulting Services
- Equipment for foodservice, facilities, and environmental
- Equipment Repair (electrical, HVAC, kitchen, plumbing and mechanical)
- Food Products
- Local services (linen, hood and duct cleaning, florists, carpet cleaning, window washing, etc.)
- MRO Supplies
- Paper for food, janitorial and, smallwares
- Photography
- Security Services
- Temporary Labor (foodservice, housekeeping)
- Vending Services
Learn more about pursuing business opportunities with Sodexo.
Diverse Supplier Registration
If you are a diverse supplier and wish to be considered for potential business opportunities, please register in Sodexo's Supplier Diversity Registration Portal.
All suppliers must complete their profile, as well as attach the following documents:
- A copy of your current, valid Diversity Certification
- A list of your products and services
- Company history and capabilities overview
Upon completing this process, your information will electronically be forwarded to the appropriate supply manager for review. It is required that Supply Management review this database for potential qualified diverse vendors to include in all RFP/RFI opportunities.
If you have any questions, contact Supplierdiversity.NorAm@sodexo.com.
Qualifications
In order to be considered a diverse business, your company must be at least 51% owned, controlled, and managed by a U.S. citizen who is:
- Minority
- African American
- Asian American
- Hispanic American
- Native American
- Women
- A business owned by a non-minority woman
- Veterans
- Disabled
- LGBT
- Lesbian
- Gay
- Bi-sexual
- Transgender
Certification
Sodexo requires certification from one of the following sources:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) regional councils
- Women's Business Enterprises National Council (WBENC) regional councils
- National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- US Business Leadership Network (USBLN)
- City or County Certification
- State Certification
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
We expect all our contracted suppliers to:
- Satisfactorily pass the required food safety inspection/audit.
- Provide up to $5 million of insurance naming Sodexo as a certificate holder over the term of our agreement.
- Sign an Indemnification Statement.
- Provide Sodexo with a competitive pricing program.
- Provide a product or service of consistently high quality that meets our specifications.
- Support our operating units and our distributors (if applicable), with superior service.
- Work as our partner to grow business to mutually benefit both companies.
