Communication & Outreach

Amstar has a commitment to work closely with trade and industry associations, government agencies, business development groups and purchasing organizations to exchange information on methods, initiatives, and processes to identify new sources of supply. This enables Amstar’s personnel to effectively identify potential suppliers to meet Amstar purchasing needs.

When appropriate Amstar will:

• Conduct and participate in e-surveys and benchmarking studies for continuous improvement of Supplier Diversity processes.
• Maintain Intranet and Internet sites with Supplier Diversity policy, procedures, points of contact, and other resource information for various sourcing teams, buyers, clients and suppliers.
• Attend and participate in small business and diverse business community trade fairs while promoting Amstar’s search for qualified small and diverse business organizations.
• Continue to foster the development of mutually beneficial business relationships between internal business partners and the supplier community.
• Publicize purchasing and business opportunities in print or electronic media when it will enhance competition.
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with timely updates on the positive contributions of Supplier Diversity processes that include annual reporting.
• Make available a formal registration process for potential suppliers on line.