Henkel’s purchasing professionals are instrumental in meeting the company’s objectives by supporting efforts to utilize diverse suppliers for the products and services we purchase. Henkel is active in the communities where we market our products. We encourage you to support the continued development of our supplier base. It makes good business sense and benefits both the business and the communities we serve.
Supplier Diversity Program
Diversity and Inclusion is aligned to Henkel’s Business Strategy
Our Commitment
The Supplier Diversity Program was established to provide the maximum opportunity for certified diverse suppliers including Disabled, LGBTQ+, Minority, Veteran and Women Owned Business Enterprises as well as disadvantaged and Hub Zone businesses who are interested in doing business with Henkel. Henkel’s Supplier Diversity Team is dedicated to providing assistance to both the buyer and the seller.
Components of Henkel’s Supplier Diversity Program:
Openness – actively seeking diverse suppliers through minority and business development organizations and participation in various trade show activities
Certification – verification of status through screening processes
Qualification – review and input of selected business criteria and referral to appropriate Purchasing professional for consideration
Utilization – activities in the purchasing processes, such as routine purchases, requests for proposals and contracts and other forms of purchases
What Should You Expect?
Information
We will provide as much information as possible on how the purchasing process works, as well as the specific requirements of each project.
Accessibility
We will work with you to assign the appropriate Purchasing professional for your product or service.
Fair Treatment
Our processes ensure equal and fair treatment so that qualified suppliers are provided the opportunities to fully participate in the purchasing process.
Thank you for your interest in Henkel. To register, please access the link to the new supplier registration form. Complete the registration form, and review closely to ensure all information is accurate before submission.
New Supplier Registration
Henkel's Supplier Diversity team is your advocate for doing business with Henkel. Our objective is to match your company to the appropriate Purchasing Professional. In addition, the team works externally with Women & Minority Owned Business Enterprises development organizations and other groups chartered to assist diverse suppliers.
Please read the information below and register via our Supplier Registration Form.
Getting started
Here are a few basics for starting the process and and becoming a prospective supplier:
- When filling out the supplier form include as much relevant information as possible describing your company’s products and services.
- Your material will be reviewed, logged in and forwarded to the appropriate Purchasing Professional(s) at Henkel.
- We will work to match your product/service with Henkel’s needs.
- If we identify a need for your product or service, a Henkel Purchasing Professional will contact you with information regarding next steps and other pertinent details.
- If there is no need, your information will remain in our database for future requests.
What Henkel requires from potential suppliers
Quality
At Henkel, we set high standards of performance for ourselves and the products and services we produce. We have the same expectation of our suppliers in the areas of quality, reliability and service. We appreciate you informing us of any examples of excellence in your business, such as awards, certifications or notable recognition that demonstrates these traits.
Customer Focus
We want suppliers who will extend excellent customer service.
Cost savings
We value suppliers who continually look for ways to help us lower our costs through savings in all areas.
Innovation
We seek suppliers who are willing to work toward continuous improvement and more efficient ways to deliver products and services.
Technology
We look favorably on suppliers who take advantage of and use technology to maintain a competitive edge.
What you can expect
Corporate Purchasing, centrally located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is responsible for the majority of Indirect/Direct material purchases at Henkel.
Information
We will provide you with as much information as possible on how our purchasing process works, as well as the specific requirements of a project.
Accessibility
We will make every attempt to get you to the appropriate Purchasing professional for your product or service.
Fair Treatment
Our processes are set up to ensure equal and fair treatment to you and your company so that qualified suppliers are provided the opportunities to fully participate in the purchasing process.
About Henkel-purchased products and services
- Bulk chemicals
- Business forms
- Calibration of lab balances
- Capital equipment
- Contract manufacturing
- Corrugated, packing materials for mail room
- Creative/Graphic design services
- Customer molded bottles
- Data storage
- Distributor chemicals
- Dock maintenance
- Elevator maintenance
- Employment recruiting
- Emergency services
- Food service
- Fragrances
- Furniture
- Garbage pick-up service
- Gasses for lab
- Hardware and lumber
- Hazardous waste disposal
- HVAC
- Industrial supplies
- IT break/fix maintenance
- IT consulting
- Janitorial service
- Janitorial supplies
- Lab supplies
- Landscaping
- Light bulbs & electrical service
- Long distance, local, and frame relay telecommunication MRO products
- Office supplies
- Pest control
- Premiums, logo items
- Pressure sensitive labels
- Promotion print & fulfillment
- Radios (two-way)
- Record retention
- Recycling
- Repairs & inspection of fire sprinklers
- Safety equipment
- Security services
- Specialty chemicals
- Temporary personnel
- Vending machine
- Water treatment