Performance Management

All employees that approve a purchase, identify or select suppliers, or manage a supplier relationship are responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong, competitive supply base.

• Sourcing Plans - ensuring the DBC is included in the sourcing process, including consideration for prequalification and subcontracting opportunities.
• Attending and participating in business opportunity and trade fairs promoting the Diverse Business Community.
• Holding advisory and debriefing sessions with the DBC. (Mentoring)
• Participating in and sponsoring forums that provide suppliers an opportunity to obtain additional guidance on processes within specific commodity areas.
• Expanding the types and numbers of source files and related resources used to identify qualified suppliers.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining purchasing plans that include the Diverse Business Community.
• Understanding the current diversity of each category-specific supplier base and taking specific steps to ensure the continued effectiveness of that base.
• Benchmarking results with other public and private sector organizations.

Nothing in this Plan requires or permits employees that approve a purchase, identify or select suppliers, or manage a supplier relationship to grant preferential treatment to any person on the basis of race or gender.