Supplier Diversity

“The University of Rochester strives to provide opportunities to qualified businesses, including those owned by small and diverse suppliers. Our Supplier Diversity Program works to build on our commitment to proactively identify these businesses and offer them a chance to compete in our sourcing activities. We welcome the opportunity to build strong, mutually beneficial business relationships with quality small and diverse suppliers across our communities.”

– Carl Tietjen, Associate Vice President
Corporate Purchasing and Supply Chain

Corporate Purchasing Supplier Diversity Registration

Any Diverse supplier wishing to work with the University of Rochester will need to register as a Diverse supplier in our SupplierGateway database.

Create an account and register

Please note: Registration in our Supplier Diversity database does not certify a supplier as an approved, qualified, or authorized University of Rochester supplier; guarantee award of a contract; obligate the University of Rochester to solicit a request for quotation; or indicate that your company will be considered to bid on procurement opportunities.

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Certification Acceptance

The University of Rochester accepts certifications from:

Federal
State agencies
Local government agencies
- Monroe County, N.Y. Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Info
Third parties
- Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (VBDC)
- National Veteran Business Development Council (NGLCC)

Diverse and Women Owned Business Enterprise Definitions

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged United States Citizens

Alaskan Natives
Asian-Pacific Americans
Asian-Indian Americans
Black Americans
Hispanic Americans
Indigenous and Native Americans

Disadvantaged-Owned and Controlled

At least 51% is owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; or, in the case of any publicly-owned business, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged individuals; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more such individuals.

Women-Owned and Controlled

At least 51% is owned by a woman or women who are U.S. citizens and who also control and operate the business.

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Controlled (DVBE)

At least 51% is owned by a Service Disabled Veteran who is a U.S. citizen and who also controls and operates the business.

Veteran-Owned

At least 51% is owned by a Veteran who is a U.S. citizen and who also controls and operates the business.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Owned and Controlled

At least 51% is owned by a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender person or persons who are U.S. citizens and who also control and operate the business.

Looking for a Diverse Business?

The University of Rochester has several resources for you to look through. Please view the three links below to find your next MWBE business partner.

Please note: Suppliers found on these websites are not necessarily approved for use on Purchase Orders by the University of Rochester and may need to go through Corporate Purchasing’s Supplier Qualification process before an order can be placed. If you are unsure of a supplier’s qualification status, please reach out to Procurement_Service_Center@UR.Rochester.edu to make an inquiry.