Supplier Diversity

• President's Message
• Program Overview
• Selection Criteria
• Business Development Events Calendar
• Resource Referral Guide
• Primary Suppliers Guide
• M/W/DV BE Selection
  Criteria
• Ethnic Classifications
• Tier2/Subcontracting Expenditures Report
• Contact Us
• Online Registration
• Suppliers (Non-Network)
• Suppliers (Network Equipment & Services)

To optimize Verizon Wireless' purchasing dollars through a competitive procurement process that focuses on continuous improvement in total cost, quality, service and technologies and adds value for all stakeholders across the enterprise.

Message from the President & CEO

Denny Strigl

At Verizon Wireless, we view supplier diversity as a competitive imperative that enables us to meet the expectations of our diverse and demanding marketplace. Just as we are cognizant that a diverse and talented workforce reflects and serves our national customer base, we know that our success will be enhanced as well by a high-quality supplier network that reflects the marketplace's diversity.

Diversity in work forces and supplier networks is a practical choice for US businesses. We recognize the economic opportunity presented by emerging markets and want to ensure that our supplier network is in a position to help us successfully connect with that customer base.

We also are committed to educating our workforce to the advantages of supplier diversity and participating in industry and community programs and events that promote the value of and provide greater opportunity to diverse suppliers.