OfficeMax
Supplier
Diversity
Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Supplier Diversity program is to develop sustainable business relationships with historically under represented diverse businesses by actively seeking to promote value-added business partnerships with certified diverse suppliers.
Supplier
Diversity
Strategy
Statement:
OfficeMax
recognizes
the
importance
of
supplier
diversity
as a
critical
business
issue
for our
company.
Supplier
diversity
creates
a
competitive
advantage
for
OfficeMax
and we
are
committed
to
ensuring
that it
is an
integral
part of
our
strategic
sourcing
and
procurement
process.
We
believe
that the
success
of our
organization,
and the
community,
depends
on our
ability
to work
with
diverse
suppliers
to
provide
unique
insights
into
emerging
markets,
enhance
our
supply-chain,
build a
loyal
customer
base,
and
create
wealth
in the
communities
where we
do
business.
As the
leader
in
supporting
supplier
diversity
efforts
in our
industry,
OfficeMax
is
committed
to
continuing
to
provide
procurement
opportunities
to
certified
Minority-owned
Business
Enterprises,
Women-owned
Business
Enterprises,
Service
Disabled
Veteran
businesses,
Historically
Underutilized
Business,
and
other
small
business
entities.
OfficeMax’s
corporate
policy
underscores
the
company’s
commitment
to our
Supplier
Diversity
Initiative
by
stating
that
maximum
opportunity
will
continually
be
afforded
to
diverse
suppliers
to
participate
with us
as
suppliers,
contractors,
and
subcontractors
of goods
and
services.
The
responsibility
to
provide
equal
opportunity
to
increase
the
participation
of
minority,
disabled
veteran,
women-owned
and
small
business
lies
with all
associates
who
influence
or make
supplier
selection
decisions.
At
OfficeMax,
we
believe
that a
commitment
to
supplier
diversity
provides
us with
a
value-added
business
strategy
that
allows
us to
better
serve
our
customers
and our
communities.
Questions?
Please
contact
the
Supplier
Diversity
team at
supplierdiversity@officemax.com