Supplier Alliances

The Purchasing Services Supply Chain Program drives collaborative, strategic relationships across the entire institution. Clearly set expectations and benefits ensure common understanding and alignment between Purchasing Services and our suppliers. Our Strategic Sourcing Managers work with supplier representatives to determine the opportunity for a Strategic Supply Chain Alliance with Penn.

A supplier's acceptance into the Supply Chain Alliance Program and on-going participation is based on an objective scorecard that rates supplier cost, delivery, responsiveness, technology, and quality. In turn, alliance suppliers are classified as "strategic preferred contract suppliers" and will have greater visibility and access within Penn.

Program Benefits

• Greater market share
• Strategic relationships
• Increased collaboration
• Status as Strategic Preferred Contract Supplier

Our Commitment to You

• Executive level relationships
• Quarterly business reviews
• Preferred access to new technologies and business opportunities
• Long term business relationships
• Opportunity for single commodity supply channel

Our Expectations

• Formal purchase agreements
• Single point-of-contact
• Best-in-class pricing and service
• Aligned technology roadmaps
• Joint collaboration on emerging technologies and best business practices
• Highest quality standards
• Cost reduction roadways
• Continuity of supply and flexibility
• Executive level sponsorships