Supplier Diversity
At Schaeffler, we are committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity throughout the entire business life cycle; from our recruitment and retention of talented employees to our supplier partners, and ultimately to our customers and the consumers they serve. We understand the value and benefits diverse suppliers bring to our organization and are committed to creating an industry-leading supplier diversity program. At Schaeffler, we want to develop partnerships that drive value, productivity and performance success. We want to be champions of equity, not just equality. Just as we celebrate diversity with our employees and strive to provide the right tools for success, we have the same goals when working with our supplier partners.
Schaeffler is committed to seeking out and including qualified diverse suppliers for sourcing efforts where opportunities exist and is always eager to learn more about diverse suppliers who align with our corporate vision. Please see below for more information on program requirements and registering your company as a potential diverse supplier with Schaeffler
Diverse Supplier Requirements
For the purpose of this program, a supplier is considered diverse if they are a privately held company that is 51% owned and operated by an individual who falls into one or more of the following categories:
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) including:
- African, Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Hispanic, Native American, Canadian Aboriginal
- Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Veteran-Owned Business (VOB)
- Disabled-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
- LGBTQ-Owned Business
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / HUBZone
To ensure accuracy of certification status, Schaeffler recognizes diverse suppliers with certifications through national and regional 3rd party advocacy organizations. The accepted certifying bodies (and their regional councils) are listed below. Please visit each site to view specific requirements for certification.
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
Diverse Suppliers - Register with us!
Certified Companies
If your company meets the criteria for being a certified diverse company and you would like to be considered for upcoming opportunities within Schaeffler, please visit the below site to register your company:
Supplier Diversity Registration
Non Certified Companies
If your company is not certified but meets the criteria for diverse certification, please visit the council links above to find out more information on obtaining certification. Once you are certified or are in the process of obtaining certification visit the above link to register your company.