Supplier Diversity Program

Our Commitment ...

to diversity, inclusion and equity is central to NEC's core values. We know that by creating a corporate culture that embraces inclusion, we benefit and strengthen our position as a global leader of innovative solutions, services and customer experiences.

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Our Supplier Diversity Program ...

supports our commitment to inclusion by creating multiple and diverse procurement channels for goods and services.

"At NEC, Supplier Diversity is part of our overall commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). Our goal in our supplier diversity program is to purposefully drive a growing supplier portfolio that reflects diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences, as well as create strong partnerships with our current diverse supplier base. The SDP plan outlines our goals for continuing to build a workforce and supply chain that will deliver on our mission and fulfill our obligations to our employees, customers and partners."

Mark Ikeno
President & CEO - NEC Corporation of America

To be considered, simply complete and submit our pre-registration form. Our Procurement Department will reach out to you when a sourcing opportunity that matches your organization arises.

NEC is a proud member of the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.      Learn More

Supplier Onboarding ...

NEC has a strict supplier vetting and risk assessment process to ensure that our business partners are safe, ethical and compliant to updated requirements.

1. Procurement will risk assess NEC suppliers to ensure compliance to current NECAM standards
2. Approved suppliers will be added into the NECAM approved supplier list with the appropriate supplier classification
3. A NEC purchase order will be issued by the Procurement Department
4. Approved suppliers will ensure that the NECAM issued purchase order number is clearly stated on the invoice