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Supplier Diversity

We actively seek to bring small businesses, including minority- and women-owned companies, into our network of suppliers. We currently partner with more than 1,800 diverse suppliers.


Leading by example.

“Sodexo is committed to providing small businesses, including minority- and women-owned companies, with opportunities to grow and develop, and we actively seek to bring these vendors into our network of suppliers. Expanding our supplier base is good for the vendors, good for local economies, and good for our customers. Products and services from a diverse supplier base provide us with the finest products for our menus, high quality goods, and great service, making our offerings to our customers stronger and more competitive. In turn, our vendors benefit from wider exposure and our best practices - a win-win for both companies.” 

    George Chavel, President & CEO, Sodexo Inc.

Sodexo is committed to supporting diverse growth and development in the communities we serve. To achieve this, our company has a full time Supplier Diversity staff  that is focused solely on pursuing these opportunities.

Every year, Sodexo continues to increase the number of small and minority- and women-owned business enterprises that provide us with products and services that meet our high standards of quality, competitive pricing, and service. We currently partner with more than 1,800 diverse suppliers.

Doing Business with Sodexo

Opportunities for diverse suppliers range from regional to national contracts. Among the products and services for which we contract:

  • Advertising
  • Consulting Services (eLearning)
  • Equipment for foodservice, facilities, and environmental
  • Fire Alaram/Security
  • Food
  • Local services (linen, hood and duct, florist, etc.)
  • MRO Supplies
  • Non-food (paper, smallwares)
  • Office supplies
  • Printing
  • Promotional
  • Temporary Labor (foodservice, housekeeping)
  • Uniforms

Learn more about pursuing business opportunities with Sodexo.

Diverse Supplier Registration

If you are a diverse supplier and wish to be considered for potential business opportunities, please register using Sodexo's new automated system for recording and tracking supplier information.

All suppliers, both current and potential, must re-enter their profile information as well as attach the following documents:

  • A copy of your current, valid Diversity Certification 
  • A list of your products and services
  • Information on your company

Upon completing this process, your information will be sent to the appropriate supply manager for review.

If you have any questions, contact Supplierdiversity.NorAm@sodexo.com.

Qualifications

In order to be considered a Minority- or Woman-Owned business, your company must be at least 51% owned, controlled, and managed by a U.S. citizen who is: 

Minority

  • African American
  • Asian American
  • Asian Indian American
  • Asian Pacific American
  • Hispanic American
  • Native American   

Women

  • A business owned by a non-minority woman 

Certification

Sodexo requires certification from one of the following sources:

We expect all our contracted suppliers to:

  • Satisfactorily pass the required food safety inspection/audit.
  • Provide $5 million of insurance naming Sodexo as a certificate holder over the term of our agreement.
  • Sign an Indemnification Statement.
  • Provide Sodexo with a competitive pricing program.
  • Provide a product or service of consistently high quality that meets our specifications.
  • Support our operating units and our distributors (if applicable), with superior service.
  • Work as our partner to grow business to mutually benefit both companies.