Supplier Diversity

Duke’s Supplier Diversity Program creates supplier relationships while fostering the growth and development of minority, women, veteran, small, and LGBTQ owned businesses. 

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Duke University and Duke University Health System strives to reflect and embrace the diversity of our community. Procurement and Supply Chain Management actively pursues a diverse supplier base.

Recognizing that inequity has resulted in systemic barriers, Duke has a responsibility to address these barriers and their perpetuation. We meet this responsibility by taking an enterprising role in order to afford potential vendors equal opportunity and equal access. Emphasis on supplier diversity adds cultural, operational, and economic value to Duke. Drawing on a broad pool of suppliers, the Duke community builds relationships with historically underutilized business sectors, encourages effective, competitive bidding, and stimulates the local economy.

We are proud to approach our impact on our intertwined community and economy with an inclusive glaze and collaborative spirit.

Program Recognition

2015:  CVMSDC – MBEIC Impact Award
2013:  Carolinas Virginia Supplier Development Council – Mary Crawford - Non-Profit Impact Award
2011:  CMSDC – Corporation of the Year – Public Sector
2009:  Progress Energy Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Supplier Diversity via Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
2008:  Durham Chamber – Circle of Influence Award – Large Business Category
2008:  Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC) – Public Sector Entity of the Year

Contact Information

supplierdiversity@duke.edu

Box 90172
Durham, NC 27708