Initiating a proactive supplier diversity process through UnitedHealth Group helps strengthen economic conditions in the markets we serve. That’s why we partner with our customers to leverage their supplier diversity. This approach supports our customers’ expectations and provides us with a competitive advantage that contributes to the overall growth and expansion of our business.
IDENTIFYING DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
We actively work to identify opportunities for minority-owned businesses, women, small, veteran as well as businesses located in HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones). We also work with state and local government agencies, minority business groups and advocacy organizations to identify suppliers and communicate sourcing opportunities.
NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
We are active members of supplier diversity benchmarking groups, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council and 14 of its regional affiliate councils:
- Central & South Texas Minority Business Council
- Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council
- Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Council
- Florida Minority Supplier Development Council
- Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
- Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council
- Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
- Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council
- Maryland/DC Minority Supplier Development Council
- Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council
- Minority Supplier Development Council of PA-NJ-DE
- NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council
- Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council
- Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM CERTIFICATION
To be included in our Supplier Diversity program, companies need to be certified as minority or women-owned businesses by the National Minority Supplier Development council, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council or other third party certifying organizations.
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